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Aeronautics Division

The primary purpose of the Utah Division of Aeronautics is to lead and manage a statewide transportation system of airports, aircraft, and air routes. The Division of Aeronautics’ Mission is to enhance quality of life through transportation. We promote the quality of life framework established by the UVision for good health, better mobility, a strong economy, and connected communities. We accomplish this through six core functions: airport system planning, aviation rule making, airport project funding, aircraft registration, aviation promotion, and aviation safety.


Services and Opportunities


2020 Aviation Development Strategy

To guide the Utah airport system and measure how airports contribute to the economy, the Utah Division of Aeronautics created the Aviation Development Strategy. Included is a Statewide Aviation System Plan and Statewide Economic Impact Study for our 46 public use airports. This report provides a summary of important findings and highlights the economic contribution that the airport system generates for the state economy. The airport roles and a summary of the investment required for each airport to fulfill its needs and objectives is provided. All economic impacts estimated in this study reflect pre-COVID conditions.

Click HERE to view the 2020 Economic Impact Study.

Click HERE to view the Individual Airport Studies.


Contact Us

Meet the Director

Matt Maass
Director of Aeronautics

Email:  mmaass@utah.gov
Phone: 503-847-7176


General Inquires? Contact us at (801) 715-2260, or email apace@utah.gov.

135 North 2400 West, Salt Lake City, Utah 84116

For additional contact information and an organizational chart, click here /Pending/


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