An FBO and real estate development contract at South Valley Regional airport in West Jordan, Utah, has been awarded to SkyShare, a private aviation company providing flight solutions across charter, brokerage, aircraft management and FBO services.

Located around 10 miles south of Salt Lake City International airport, South Valley Regional serves as a general aviation reliever airport with a 5,862-foot runway capable of accommodating a range of aircraft, including super mid-size jets. It provides an alternative to larger commercial airports while remaining close to downtown Salt Lake City and the wider valley.

Under agreement with Salt Lake City Department of Airports, SkyShare will operate the airport’s full-service FBO and oversee hangar and office leasing and development across approximately 650,000 square feet of property, including existing T-hangars, community hangar space and office facilities. “We welcome SkyShare as the new FBO operator at SVR and look forward to its ability to bring additional hangar capacity to the airport,” says Bill Wyatt, executive director, Salt Lake City Department of Airports. “SVR is a diamond in the rough with an incredible potential for future growth and development.”

Executive FBO services will include Jet A and Avgas fuelling supplied by Titan Aviation Fuels, ground power, lavatory services, overnight hangar options, maintenance support and concierge services for passengers and pilots.

“We’re excited to welcome SkyShare to the TITAN network,” says Robbie Stallings, president of Titan. “Its vision for growth, service and community aligns seamlessly with our commitment to supporting FBOs and operators with dependable fuel solutions and trusted partnerships.”

“South Valley Regional isn't just another airport to me,” says Cory Bengtzen, founder and CEO of SkyShare. “It's where I learned to fly and earned my private pilot certificate more than 20 years ago. It's where I kept my first airplane. Being part of its future is incredibly meaningful. This truly feels like coming home.”

A key focus of the development plan is addressing the shortage of hangar space. Demand has exceeded supply, with some aircraft owners waiting more than four years for availability. To meet this, SkyShare plans to begin construction this year on 50 new T-hangars and a large community box hangar, alongside build-to-suit hangar opportunities for aircraft owners. “Our goal is to eliminate long waitlists and create real access,” Bengtzen explains. “We want more aircraft owners to be able to base here and truly make SVR their home airport.”

SkyShare will also complete a full remodel of the FBO facility, focused on enhancing overall customer experience. “At SkyShare, everything comes back to taking care of the customer,” concludes Bengtzen. “You will see that in how we operate, how we communicate and how we invest in this airport.”

Day-to-day operations will be led by Jared Esselman, who has experience with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and as director of the Utah Division of Aeronautics. “SVR is an essential part of Utah's aviation system,” says Esselman. “This airport has the potential to be a true gem in the Salt Lake Valley and presents SkyShare with an opportunity to improve the experience for pilots and tenants and build an airport that better serves the local community as a whole.”

Rebranding and renovations are expected to begin shortly, with a grand opening planned for autumn 2026.