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VFR Procedures at Spanish Fork Airport (KSPK)

Overview

Operating in the airspace around Spanish Fork Airport (KSPK) can be complex due to:

  • Proximity to Provo Municipal Airport (KVPU) with increasing commercial traffic.
  • Nearby mountainous terrain channeling GA traffic into narrow corridors.
  • High-volume VFR traffic, including student pilots and helicopter operations.
This page outlines recommended VFR arrival and departure procedures to promote safety and awareness in this busy corridor. These procedures are not FAA- or airport-enforceable, but are widely encouraged to help get everyone on the same page and avoid mid-air conflicts.

Recommended VFR Procedures

Brief summary of basic SPK VFR recommendations (full details in downloadable files below):

Fixed-Wing Arrivals/Departures

  • Runway 12/30 pattern use depends on wind — typically a.m. winds are RWY 12, p.m. winds are RWY 30. Calm wind runway is RWY 30.
  • North Arrival: Cross midfield, then extend outbound at least 2 - 4 NM before entering downwind.
  • South Arrival: Stay west of I-15, east of West Mountain, then to White Barn.
  • Departures: Use downwind exit; avoid 360s in the pattern.

Helicopter Traffic

  • Pattern opposite fixed-wing.
  • Avoid fixed-wing flow when operating off-runway.

Special Consideration

  • Monitor CTAF 122.9 early (within 10 NM) and keep calls short and clear.
  • Use recommended arrival waypoints to deconflict with RNAV visual to PVU RWY31.
  • Midfield crossings recommended at 7000 MSL to avoid SPK’s jet traffic at 6000 MSL.
  • This is a high-density training area. Student training operations should remain especially vigilant and courteous to non-training general aviation traffic, particularly larger and faster jet or turbine aircraft.

Downloads for Pilots

Download these helpful reference documents and GPS overlays:

File Description
VFR Pilot Pamphlet (PDF) Full guide with procedures, pattern altitudes, maps, and notes.
Practice Area Map (PDF) Designated local practice areas and frequencies.
SPK VFR Waypoints (KML) GPS overlay of key VFR reporting points. Compatible with Foreflight.
VFR Practice Areas (KML) KML file for GPS-based navigation in practice zones. Compatible with Foreflight.
VFR Frequency Zones (KML) Overlay showing different radio frequency sectors.  Compatible with Foreflight.
PVU RNAV Visual RWY 31 Info (PDF) Visual approach path used by Allegiant and how GA pilots can avoid conflicts. (American and Breeze are working on similar visual procedures).
UAS Operations in Practice Areas K & L (PDF) Map showing NOTAM area for UAS Operations in practice areas K & L. UAS operations will be at or below 400 feet AGL. Follow instructions on PDF.

Help Us Keep Spanish Fork Airport Safe

Safety is everyone's responsibility. We encourage all pilots, flight instructors, and airport users to incorporate these procedures into their pre-flight briefings and daily operations.

If you observe a near miss, runway incursion, traffic congestion, communication issue, wildlife hazard, or any other airport safety concern, please report it using our Airport Safety Incident Report Form. Timely reporting helps us identify trends, improve airport safety, and prevent future incidents.

Airport Safety Incident Report Form

For immediate safety concerns or to discuss an operational issue, please contact:

Sadie Talbot
Airport Safety Manager
801-804-4579 (Call Only)

If you have suggestions for improving our VFR procedures or other airport safety resources, we welcome your feedback and encourage you to contact the Airport Safety Manager.