Department of Transportation. Aeronautics Committee

The commission had supervisory powers over the establishment, location, maintenance, operation, and use of airports, landing fields, landing strips, air markings, air beacons, etc. It also supervised the establishment, operation, management, and equipment of all air schools, flying clubs, and other persons giving air instruction. They created rules and standards thereby establishing minimum standards with which all schools and field had to comply. With the creation of a Division of Aeronautics in 1967, the commission became a governing and then advisory board overseeing the activities of the Division.

In 1937, the commission consisted of three members. The members of the Utah state road commission were to serve as ex officio members. The executive officer was to be a compensated qualified pilot. In 1941, the engineering commission was substituted for the state road commission. In 1965, the legislature gave the governor had the power to select the commission members. Finally, in 1975, the aeronautical committee was expanded to five members, all appointed by the governor. Appointments were for 4 years, no more than three could be from the same political party, and the chairman was selected by the committee.