Cedar City Regional Airport, Cedar City, UT
Cedar City Municipal Airport (CDC) is a public, non-towered airport located 2 miles NW of Cedar City, UT, in Iron County, Utah. It is owned and operated by the Cedar City Corporation and has two runways as follows:
| Designation | Diminsions | Surface | Condition |
| 2/20 | 8653 x 150 ft. | Asphalt (grooved) | Good |
| 8/26 | 4822 x 60 ft | Asphalt | Fair |
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FBO & Services
Gate One Aviation is the full-service FBO on this field. Fuel (100LL/Jet-A), line services, ramp parking, tie-downs, a pilot lounge, maintenance and avionics support (often via on-field businesses), and charter flights are just some of their amenities.
Flight Schools:
Hanshew Flight Instruction and CMD Aviation LLC are located here.
Online Options:
Pilot Institute offers comprehensive online aviation courses covering private pilot through commercial training, test prep, and continuing education resources for pilots of all experience levels.
Rod Machado’s Aviation Learning Center provides engaging, humor‑driven aviation training materials, including books, courses, and flight instruction resources widely used by student pilots. Rod Machado’s Aviation Learning Center
Transportation
Rental cars and a courtesy car are available through the FBO.
Inside the terminal, Avis and Budget both have rental counters. Enterprise isn’t in the terminal, but they offer a free shuttle that takes you to their nearby branch. However, their hours are extremely limited.
Airport Sights
Where To Stay Near Cedar City Regional Airport
Closest: Abbey Inn, 1.5 miles from CDC; near Southern Utah University and the Utah Shakespeare Festival campus.
Other options are the Best Western Plus Cedar City or the Hampton Inn Cedar City.
Unique Stays: Big Yellow Inn-Victorian architecture, fireplaces, library, gardens, a standout Cedar City stay. Or, the Amid Summer’s Inn Bed & Breakfast- literary‑themed suites, homemade breakfast, walkable to the Shakespeare Festival.
Budget-friendly: Motel 6 Cedar City, 1.2 miles, or the Super 8 by Wyndham Cedar City, 1.4 miles from the airport
Where To Eat & Drink
There is no café, diner, or food service on the field. Based on distance from CDC and verified listings, the closest true sit‑down meal is Second East, which is a buffet-type eatery with hand-dipped ice cream. The quickest options if you have limited time are the Northside Grill and the Market Grill. All options are within 2 miles of the airport.
Staying awhile and want to upgrade? Try the All American Diner, Rusty’s Ranch House, or Chef Alfredo’s Ristorante Italiano. These are the best-rated dining establishments.
The Grind Coffeehouse is a well‑known downtown coffee shop with breakfast, lunch fare, and Wi‑Fi.
Coffee Grinder: A highly rated local favorite offering espresso drinks, pastries, and a cozy atmosphere just minutes from the airport. One of Cedar City’s strongest coffee options.
Things To Do
- Zion National Park– One of the most iconic national parks in the country, with slot canyons, towering cliffs, and scenic drives. Perfect for a day trip, about an hour away. Rent a car and catch the highlights with a Zion self-guided tour.
- Cedar Breaks National Monument– a natural amphitheater at 10,000 ft with jaw‑dropping red rock formations. Cooler temps, great overlooks – 30 minutes.
- The Utah Shakespeare Festival– a nationally recognized theater festival with summer and fall performances. Beautiful outdoor stage. Downtown.
- Frontier Homestead State Park Museum– hands-on pioneer history, wagons, blacksmithing exhibits, and local heritage displays.
- Parowan Gap Petroglyphs- ancient Native American rock carvings in a dramatic natural gap; easy drive, great photo spot.
- Kolob Canyons (Zion’s Northern Section – 40 minutes): Less crowded, stunning red canyon walls, short hikes, and scenic overlooks.
- Southern Utah Museum of Art (SUMA)– Modern art museum with rotating exhibits, part of the Beverley Center for the Arts.
- Garth & Jerri Frehner Museum of Natural History– Local geology, fossils, and natural history exhibits.
- Scavenger Hunt from Viator starts right outside the Grind Coffeehouse
Link& Tips
- Gate One Aviation: (435) 586‑4504
- Frontier Homestead State Park Museum: (435) 586‑9290
- Southern Utah Museum of Art (SUMA): (435) 586‑5432
- Garth & Jerri Frehner Museum of Natural History: (435) 865‑8547
- Cedar City Visitor Center: (435) 586‑5124 for maps, local tips, and event info.
- Pilot Headquarters: for pilot supplies.
- Renue By Science: Don’t be run down from travel-health up!
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Top photo: National Park Service (public domain), Wikimedia Commons. Airport photos courtesy of Natalie Smith, fellow wanderer.