Utah
Utah has relative few restrictions on seaplane operations but keep in mind that most of the state is at a relative high elevation, and in the summer, the density altitude can be above 8,000 feet.
Therefore excess horsepower and good pilot operating skills are required. The lowest elevation in the state is in the southwest corner but even that is around 2,500 feet, with a summer density
altitude of more than 5,000 feet.
The Great Salt Lake is as indicated in it's title, salt water and corrosion should be a concern for those doing any operations there. There are at least two freshwater lakes in the state
available for seaplane operations. Check the Water Landing Directory for details.
Keeping the density altitude in mind, seaplane flights can be a very enjoyable form of recreation in Utah.
Significant bodies of water that are open include: Lake Powell
Significant bodies of water that are closed include: East Canyon Reservoir
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Utah Field Director
Utah Governor
Gary Herbert Republican
Office of the Governor
350 North State Street, Suite 200
P.O. Box 142220
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-1000
Phone: 801-538-1000
Utah Senators
Senator Orrin Hatch
104 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-5251 Fax: 202-224-6331
Senator Mike Lee
361A Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-5444
Congressional General Aviation Caucus
Members
House Members
Rob Bishop Republican
123 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
hone: 202-225-0453 Fax: 202-225-5857
Chris Stewart Republican
323 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-9730
