South Valley Regional Airport (U42)

Same-Day Charter From South Valley Regional Airport

South Valley Regional Airport (U42, ICAO: KSVR) is a dedicated general aviation field in West Jordan, Utah, roughly seven miles southwest of downtown Salt Lake City. It sits at approximately 4,606 feet elevation in the Salt Lake Valley and serves the south valley communities without the commercial congestion of Salt Lake City International.

For same-day charter, South Valley Regional is the practical option for anyone based in West Jordan, South Jordan, Herriman, Riverton, Draper, or the southwest valley. UrgentFlights.com sources available aircraft here and gets clients moving as fast as conditions allow. The team also works Salt Lake City International when the route calls for a larger aircraft or longer runway, but for light jet departures from the south valley, U42 avoids the cross-city drive and gets clients on the ramp faster. Aircraft performance is affected by high altitude. Our team confirms the right aircraft for your route and conditions.

Airport Details

FBO and Ground Handling

South Valley Regional is operated by the Salt Lake City Department of Airports, which also provides on-site FBO services covering the full range of same-day private charter requirements:

• Quick ramp access
• Fuel and ground handling (Jet A and 100LL)
• Operations coordination
• Hangar availability and aircraft tie-down storage

Who Flies From South Valley Regional

Same-day departures from U42 come in several shapes. The most common situations the team handles from this field include:

• Business critical travel for executives based in West Jordan, Draper, South Jordan, and the south valley tech corridor
• Medical transport, including connections to Intermountain Medical Center in Murray and Primary Children's Hospital
• Family situations needing fast, direct travel
• Last-minute travel for the outdoor recreation and technology sectors concentrated in the south Salt Lake Valley
• Missed or cancelled commercial flights at Salt Lake City International where same-day rebooking is not viable

Popular Same-Day Routes

Below are routes UrgentFlights.com regularly sources from South Valley Regional. Aircraft and timing depend on availability on the day. Altitude may affect aircraft selection on certain routes.

Not seeing your route? Call 844 538 1911 and we will source an aircraft for wherever you need to go.

Ground Transport and Access

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast can I leave from South Valley Regional?

Departure speed depends on aircraft positioning, crew availability, and weather on the day. The airport operates 24/7 and the FBO can support same-day departures when an aircraft is available. Call UrgentFlights.com and we will give you a realistic window for your specific situation.

What size aircraft can operate from South Valley Regional?

South Valley Regional has a single runway of 5,862 feet and sits at 4,606 feet elevation. This is suitable for light jets. Altitude affects aircraft performance and payload, so our team will confirm the right aircraft for your route and conditions.

Is South Valley Regional open 24 hours a day?

Yes. South Valley Regional operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Can you arrange a medical flight from South Valley Regional?

Yes. UrgentFlights.com regularly coordinates medical flights from U42. Call us with the details of the patient and destination, and the team will source a suitable aircraft and coordinate ground handling at both ends.

Can you help after a missed or cancelled commercial flight?

Yes. If a commercial flight from Salt Lake City International has been cancelled or missed and you need to be somewhere today, UrgentFlights.com can usually source a same-day charter out of South Valley Regional faster than commercial rebooking allows.