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Westwater Airport serves Cisco, US.
Westwater Airport (UT42) is a privately-owned, private-use airport located 14 miles northeast of Cisco, Utah, USA. It is also referred to as a backcountry airstrip.
- Location: Cisco, Utah, USA (39-08-48.0000N 109-08-42.0000W).
- Elevation: 4660 ft. / 1420 m (estimated).
- Runway Information: It has one runway, 18/36, which is 2400 x 40 ft. (732 x 12 m) with a gravel surface. The Utah Back Country Pilots Association lists a runway 1/19 as 2570 ft. of dirt.
- Ownership: Paul Maynard is listed as both the owner and manager. The Utah Back Country Pilots Association, however, lists the ownership as BLM (Bureau of Land Management).
- Usage: Permission is required prior to landing. It is unattended and has a wind indicator.
- Historical Significance: Limited historical information is publicly available.
*Sources researched: airnav.com, utahbackcountrypilots.org, acukwik.com, bigorre.org, flightaware.com*
AirportRoutes · updated May 18, 2026
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Where is Westwater Airport located?
Westwater Airport is located in Cisco, US, at an elevation of 4660 ft. Its IATA code is — and ICAO code is UT42.