The Utah Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Utah Airport Operators Association, has launched the Fly Utah Passport Program. The initiative encourages people to discover Utah's aviation history, landmarks, and airports through a series of challenges.
Participants must act as Pilot in Command to receive credit for a visit, as passengers are not eligible to log flights for the program. Each participant is limited to one passport booklet, which can be picked up at 135 N 2400 W, SLC, Utah 84116. Challenges must be completed within 365 days from the start date recorded in the booklet. Proof of visits requires either a stamp or a wallet-size photo measuring 2 by 3 inches.
The program includes three distinct challenges. Challenge one requires visiting all 46 public-use airports in Utah and collecting stamps or taking photos. Participants must also visit one of four aviation museums: the Hill Aerospace Museum in Layton, the Historic Wendover Airfield Museum in Wendover, the Western Sky Aviation Warbird Museum in St. George, or the CAF Utah Wing WWII Aviation Museum in Heber City. Additionally, participants must attend an FAA Safety Seminar and provide a signature from the instructor or proof of WINGS credit.
Challenge two involves visiting all eight publicly accessible navigation arrows and submitting photographic proof. Challenge three requires visiting 20 public use backcountry airstrips, with photos needing to include both the participant and their aircraft on the airstrip.
Challenges may be completed in any order. For questions or to have a completed passport verified, individuals can email flyutah@utah.gov.
