South Valley Regional Airport (KSVR)
Medium airport · Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Airport data
| Name | South Valley Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KSVR |
| Elevation | 4,607 ft (1404 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°37'10" W 111°59'35" 40.61950, -111.99300 |
| Location | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 5,862 ft (1787 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
South Valley Regional Airport at a glance
South Valley Regional Airport is a medium airport in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. The field elevation of 4,607 ft (1404 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KSVR are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 16/34, offers 5,862 ft (1787 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KSVR shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to South Valley Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City International Airport | KSLC | 19 km (10 NM) |
| Provo Municipal Airport | KPVU | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Hill Air Force Base | KHIF | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Ogden Hinckley Airport | KOGD | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Evanston-Uinta County Airport-Burns Field | KEVW | 109 km (59 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for South Valley Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,607 ft field elevation of South Valley Regional Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about South Valley Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of South Valley Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of South Valley Regional Airport is KSVR, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is South Valley Regional Airport above sea level?
South Valley Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 4,607 feet (1404 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is South Valley Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.6195, -111.9930 — in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Salt Lake City International Airport, about 19 km away.
Does KSVR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KSVR appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at South Valley Regional Airport?
South Valley Regional Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 5,862 ft (1787 m) with a ASP surface.