Introductory flights in Utah

Each activity takes place in a specific area of the state, as operators use regional airfields suited to their activity. This diversity makes it possible to choose a flight based on the sector you want to observe, whether the north, center, or south of Utah.

Light airplane flights in different areas of the state

Light airplane flights depart from regional airports such as Ogden-Hinckley Airport, where you fly over the areas around Roy during the climb. Other flights depart from Provo Municipal Airport to show the edges of Utah Lake toward Saratoga Springs. Farther west, some operators based near Wendover Airport offer light-aircraft flights that pass above the Wendover Flats, visible as soon as the airplane stabilizes. These flights show how the landscapes change between the north, center, and west of the state.

Hot air balloon flights in southern Utah

Hot air balloon flights are largely concentrated around Moab, where the fields north of the city allow observation of the valleys and rock formations bordering Spanish Valley during the drift. Some flights then move toward areas in the direction of Courthouse Wash depending on the morning wind. This type of introductory flight highlights the slow progression of the balloon, which leaves time to locate the different landmarks of the sector during the navigation.

Helicopter flights in the tourist areas of the south

Helicopter flights offered in southern Utah often depart from fields located around Hurricane, where you can observe sectors in the direction of Washington City as soon as the aircraft gains altitude. Some flights then move slightly toward areas near Leeds depending on the chosen axis. This type of introductory helicopter flight allows you to fly over rocky areas visible without leaving a moderate altitude ideal for observing the places flown over.

Glider flights to discover engine-free progression

Glider flights generally take place in the north of the state, near Logan-Cache Airport, where pilots use the valley’s updrafts to maintain altitude. The glider flight shows areas around Hyde Park or toward North Logan depending on the direction taken after release. The glider progresses in silence and makes it easy to identify the areas around the valley, such as the sectors visible near Hyde Park or North Logan depending on the heading taken after release.

Skydiving to discover Utah in freefall

Skydiving in Utah is mainly practiced at Tooele Valley Airport, where airplanes climb to an altitude allowing freefall before the canopy opens. After the jump, the canopy descent shows sectors around Erda depending on the axis chosen by the instructor. Some centers, such as Moab skydiving, also offer jumps farther south or near Cedar Valley, which adds an additional option for those who want a first contact with skydiving in the state.