Last updated November 10, 2026 · By Seth Semilof
Park City, Utah, has two ski resorts that share the same town and the same airport question: Park City Mountain and Deer Valley. This guide covers the 2026–27 winter dates, why private jets use Salt Lake City International or Heber Valley Airport, and how the transfer works. It is part of the same ski-season series as our pages on Aspen, Vail and Beaver Creek, Jackson Hole, Big Sky and Courchevel.
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When is the 2026–27 ski season in Park City?
| Resort | 2026–27 dates | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| Park City Mountain | November 20, 2026 – April 19, 2027 | Official hours page; hours and dates are weather and conditions dependent. Opening day is targeted for Friday, November 20, 2026. |
| Deer Valley | Opens December 5, 2026, conditions permitting | Resort and Ski Utah opening announcements. A closing date was not published in the sources we used, so we do not list one. |
| The Snow League at Park City Mountain | January 21–23, 2027 | Vail Resorts newsroom |
Sources: Park City Mountain hours of operation; Vail Resorts, “The 2026-27 guide to a larger-than-life winter at Park City Mountain”; Deer Valley / Ski Utah opening-date announcements. Dates can move with weather and snow.
Park City Mountain lists daily lift operations from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during that season window. Holiday weeks and the January 2027 event dates are the periods when aircraft and transfers go first.
Which airport do private jets use for Park City and Deer Valley?
There is no jet runway in downtown Park City. Flights use Salt Lake City International (KSLC) or Heber Valley Airport (HCR / KHCR), also known as Russ McDonald Field, about a mile south of Heber, Utah. (Our airport page is titled Mc Donald Field; it is the same Heber Valley airport.)
| Airport | What it is | Why you might use it |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City International (KSLC) | The region’s major commercial airport, with customs for international arrivals | Longer runways, airline connections, and the usual entry point from outside the United States. Deer Valley says it is a 38-mile drive from this airport. |
| Heber Valley Airport (HCR / KHCR) | A public general-aviation field with no control tower, elevation 5,636.8 ft, one asphalt runway (04/22) 6,898 ft by 75 ft, Jet A and 100LL, landing fees | Closer to the resorts. The airport’s own site calls it a short 20-minute drive to Park City, Deer Valley and Sundance. Not a landing-rights airport or airport of entry. |
Sources: FAA airport data for HCR / KHCR, effective October 29 through November 26, 2026; Deer Valley “Getting Here”; Heber Valley Airport. The operator confirms whether a given aircraft can use Heber that day, including weight and winter conditions at 5,637 feet.
If you are arriving from outside the United States, plan to clear customs at Salt Lake City unless the operator has arranged a different port of entry. A Heber arrival can still make sense on a domestic leg, or after an international arrival into Salt Lake City.
Deer Valley Resort in Utah is not Phoenix Deer Valley Airport in Arizona. If you see that Arizona airport in a search result, it is the wrong place for this trip.
How long is the transfer?
There is no single official door-to-door time, and winter traffic over Parleys Canyon can add to the Salt Lake City drive. The figures we use are the ones the resorts and airports publish:
- Deer Valley: a 38-mile drive from Salt Lake City International Airport.
- Heber Valley Airport: a short 20-minute drive to Park City, Deer Valley and Sundance, per the airport’s own site.
- Visit Park City publishes about 35 minutes from Salt Lake City International and about 15 minutes from Heber Valley Airport to Park City. Those are Visit Park City’s figures, not a winter guarantee.
Tell us which base you want — Park City Mountain Village, Canyons Village, Deer Valley’s Snow Park, Silver Lake, Empire Pass or East Village — because the last few miles differ. We can request a car or SUV to meet the aircraft.
Planning a 2026–27 trip
- Book the opening and holiday weeks early. Park City Mountain’s targeted opening is November 20, 2026; Deer Valley is scheduled to open December 5. Christmas, New Year and mid-February weeks fill first.
- Watch January 21–23, 2027. The Snow League at Park City Mountain will add demand for aircraft and rooms that weekend.
- Say how many skis and bags you are bringing. Winter equipment takes space and weight, which matters more at Heber’s elevation than at sea level.
- Build in weather time. Snow, wind and canyon traffic can slow the Salt Lake City drive and affect whether a given aircraft can use Heber that day.
- Compare other ski trips. We also cover Aspen, Vail and Beaver Creek, Jackson Hole, Big Sky and Courchevel for 2026–27.
Get a quote for Park City or Deer Valley
Need a private jet to Park City or Deer Valley this winter? Request a quote or call (800) 257-5661. Most quotes arrive within 60 minutes. No jet cards and no membership fees.
FAQs
When does Park City Mountain open for the 2026–27 season?
Park City Mountain’s official hours page lists winter 2026/27 operating dates as November 20, 2026 through April 19, 2027. Hours and dates are weather and conditions dependent. Vail Resorts has also said the resort is targeting Friday, November 20, 2026 for opening day.
When does Deer Valley open in 2026–27?
Deer Valley is scheduled to open December 5, 2026, conditions permitting. We have not used a published closing date for Deer Valley, so we do not list one here.
Which airport do private jets use for Park City and Deer Valley?
Most itineraries use Salt Lake City International (KSLC) or Heber Valley Airport (HCR / KHCR, Russ McDonald Field). We quote the airport that fits the aircraft, the passengers and, for international arrivals, customs.
Can a private jet land at Heber Valley Airport?
Yes, when the aircraft’s performance and the operator allow it. The FAA lists one runway, 04/22, 6,898 feet by 75 feet, at 5,636.8 feet elevation, with no control tower. It is not a landing-rights airport or airport of entry, so international arrivals typically clear customs at Salt Lake City first.
How long is the drive from the airport to Deer Valley or Park City?
Deer Valley says it is a 38-mile drive from Salt Lake City International. Heber Valley Airport’s site calls it a short 20-minute drive to Park City, Deer Valley and Sundance. Visit Park City publishes about 35 minutes from Salt Lake City International and about 15 minutes from Heber Valley Airport to Park City. Winter traffic and weather can add time.
Is Deer Valley in Utah the same as Deer Valley Airport in Phoenix?
No. Deer Valley Resort is in Park City, Utah. Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (KDVT) is a different airport in Arizona and is not the airport for this trip.
What events should I plan around in 2026–27?
Park City Mountain will host Shaun White’s The Snow League on January 21–23, 2027, according to Vail Resorts. Opening weekends and holiday weeks are also busy. Book aircraft and transfers early for those dates.
How do I get a quote for a private jet to Park City or Deer Valley?
Request a quote at https://www.hautejets.com/request-a-quote or call (800) 257-5661. Most quotes arrive within 60 minutes. No jet cards and no membership fees.
Sources
- Park City Mountain, hours of operation, Winter 2026/27: parkcitymountain.com
- Vail Resorts newsroom, Park City Mountain 2026–27 preview and The Snow League dates (January 21–23, 2027)
- Deer Valley / Ski Utah opening-date announcements for December 5, 2026; Deer Valley “Getting Here” (38-mile drive from Salt Lake City International)
- FAA airport data, Heber Valley (HCR / KHCR), effective October 29–November 26, 2026
- Heber Valley Airport (hebervalleyairport.com), drive-time description; Visit Park City, published transfer times to Park City