SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — April 9, 2026 — SkyShare, a leading private aviation company known for delivering efficient, cost-effective, personal flight solutions, proudly announced it has been selected as the new Fixed Base Operator (FBO) at South Valley Regional Airport (SVR) in West Jordan, Utah.
Located just 10 miles south of Salt Lake City International Airport in the heart of the Salt Lake Valley, South Valley Regional Airport serves as a key general aviation reliever with a 5,862-foot runway capable of accommodating a wide range of aircraft, including super mid-size jets. SVR airport offers a highly efficient and cost-effective alternative to larger commercial airports while maintaining close proximity to downtown Salt Lake City, and the entire Salt Lake Valley.
Under an agreement with the 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. The new executive FBO services include Jet A and AvGas fueling, ground power, lavatory services, overnight hangar options, maintenance support and white glove concierge services for passengers and pilots.
“We welcome SkyShare as the new FBO operator at SVR and look forward to their ability to bring additional hangar capacity to the airport,” said 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.”
“South Valley Regional isn’t just another airport to me,” said 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 primary focus of SkyShare’s investment is addressing the long-standing shortage of hangar space. Demand has significantly exceeded supply, with some aircraft owners waiting more than four years for availability.
To meet that demand, SkyShare plans to begin construction this year on 50 new T hangars and a large community box hangar, with additional phases of construction to follow.
“Our goal is to eliminate long waitlists and create real access,” Bengtzen added. “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, with a focus on elevating the overall customer experience.
“At SkyShare, everything comes back to taking care of the customer,” Bengtzen said. “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, a respected aviation leader with experience at 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,” said 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 Fall 2026.
SkyShare’s expansion into South Valley Regional Airport reflects its continued growth and commitment to delivering fully integrated aviation solutions, including fractional ownership, charter, brokerage, aircraft management, and FBO services.
