401(k)
2023 plan-year 401(k) DOL Form 5500

SKYWEST, INC. EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN

ERISA Form 5500 plan record drawn from DOL EBSA — verify with linked source filings below.

SKYWEST, INC.

This 401(k) plan holds $1.2B in total assets and serves 15,411 participants as of 2023. It is sponsored by SKYWEST, INC. in Utah. The plan reported positive net income of $241M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$1.2B
Participants
15,411
State
Industry
Transportation & Warehousing

What the Filing Says About SKYWEST, INC. EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN

SKYWEST, INC. EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN is a 401(k) retirement plan sponsored by SKYWEST, INC., headquartered in Utah. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $1.2B in total end-of-year assets and covers 15,411 participants across the Transportation & Warehousing industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 870292166, and the plan has been effective since 1977-04-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $952M at the beginning of 2023 to $1.2B at year-end — a gain of 25.3%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $1.2B, with reported net income of $241M driven by investment returns, contributions received, and benefit payments during the period. These figures reflect what the plan administrator certified on Schedule H or Schedule I of the Form 5500 annual return and can be compared against 2 prior plan-year filings from the same sponsor shown below.

Asset totals and participant counts reflect a single plan year snapshot and can change materially with market conditions, plan mergers, or workforce changes. Fields such as "net income" include both realized investment performance and contribution/distribution flows — a single-year figure does not by itself indicate plan health or participant outcomes. This page summarizes public DOL disclosures for research and educational purposes only and is not retirement, tax, legal, or financial advice. Before making decisions about your own retirement benefits or evaluating an employer's plan, verify the underlying filing directly via the DOL EFAST2 system and consult a qualified professional.

Financial Summary (2023)

Total Assets (Beginning of Year)$952M
Total Assets (End of Year)$1.2B
Net Assets (End of Year)$1.2B
Net Income$241M
Plan Type401(k)
Employer EIN870292166
Plan Effective Date1977-04-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (SKYWEST, INC.)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 16,878 $952M
2023 1 15,411 $1.2B
2024 1 14,259 $1.4B

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the SKYWEST, INC. EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, SKYWEST, INC. EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN holds $1.2B in total assets with 15,411 participants. It is sponsored by SKYWEST, INC..
What type of plan is SKYWEST, INC. EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN?
SKYWEST, INC. EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN is a 401(k) plan. It has been effective since 1977-04-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 870292166.
Who sponsors the SKYWEST, INC. EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN?
SKYWEST, INC. EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN is sponsored by SKYWEST, INC., located in Utah. The sponsor's EIN is 870292166 and the plan operates in the Transportation & Warehousing industry.
How did SKYWEST, INC. EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN perform in 2023?
SKYWEST, INC. EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN grew by 25.3% during 2023, moving from $952M to $1.2B in total assets. Net income was $241M.
Where can I find official filings for SKYWEST, INC. EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN?
Official Form 5500 filings for SKYWEST, INC. EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 870292166 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does SKYWEST, INC. EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN compare to other plans?
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), Form 5500 public disclosure dataset. Plan year 2023.

Source: DOL EFAST2 filing system (efast.dol.gov) — original filing retrieval by EIN 870292166.

Reference: IRS Publication 560 — Retirement Plans for Small Business, contribution-limit rules.

Reference: IRS Publication 590-B — Distributions from IRAs, RMD rules under SECURE Act 2.0.

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