Wendover Airport

ENV KENV Wendover, Utah Elevation: 4,237 ft

Wendover Airport serves Wendover, Utah, on the Nevada border and the vast Bonneville Salt Flats. Located 1 mile south of town, ENV offers a 10,002-foot runway accommodating all heavy jets and VIP-configured airliners. Originally a WWII bomber training base where the Enola Gay crew trained, the airport serves the Bonneville Speed Week land speed racing events and the Wendover casinos just across the Nevada line. Estimated charter rates to Wendover via ENV: light jets from $4,500 per hour, mid-size jets from $6,000 per hour, heavy jets from $8,500 per hour.

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Wendover's 10,002-foot runway is a WWII legacy from when B-29 crews trained for the Pacific theater (including the Enola Gay). The Bonneville Salt Flats host Speed Week in August, when land speed racers from around the world attempt records on the vast white expanse. West Wendover's casinos draw gaming traffic from Salt Lake City.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can any VIP aircraft land at Wendover?

Yes. Wendover Airport's 10,002-foot runway accommodates all heavy jets and VIP-configured airliners.

When is Bonneville Speed Week?

Bonneville Speed Week is held in August on the Bonneville Salt Flats, drawing land speed racers from around the world.

What is the WWII connection?

Wendover Air Field was a WWII training base where the 509th Composite Group (including the Enola Gay crew) trained for the atomic bomb missions. The historic hangars and museum preserve this history.