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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001047469-09-002795
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	DEFA14A
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FILED AS OF DATE:		20090317
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20090317
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20090317

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			SKYWEST INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000793733
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	AIR TRANSPORTATION, SCHEDULED [4512]
		IRS NUMBER:				870292166
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			UT
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0331

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		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-14719
		FILM NUMBER:		09686828

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		444 S RIVER RD
		CITY:			ST GEORGE
		STATE:			UT
		ZIP:			84790
		BUSINESS PHONE:		8016343000

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		STREET 1:		444 SOUTH RIVER ROAD
		CITY:			ST GEORGE
		STATE:			UT
		ZIP:			84790
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</FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><B>UNITED STATES<BR>
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<P ALIGN="CENTER" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=4><B> SCHEDULE 14A</B></FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>Proxy
Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of<BR>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><BR><FONT SIZE=2><B> Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD COLSPAN=3 style="font-family:times;"><BR><FONT SIZE=2>Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and&nbsp;0-11.</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;border-bottom:solid #000000 1.0pt;"><FONT SIZE=2>Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies:<BR>
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<TD style="font-family:times;border-bottom:solid #000000 1.0pt;"><FONT SIZE=2>Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies:<BR>
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</FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><B> *** Exercise Your </B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B><I>Right</I></B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B> to Vote ***<BR>
IMPORTANT NOTICE</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials </FONT></P>

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<TD ALIGN="CENTER" style="font-family:times;"><BR><FONT SIZE=2><B> SKYWEST,&nbsp;INC.</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><BR><FONT SIZE=2><B> Meeting Type:</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><BR><FONT SIZE=2> 3/12/09</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><BR><FONT SIZE=2><B> Date:</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><BR><FONT SIZE=2> 5/5/09&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Time:</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11:00&nbsp;a.m.</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><BR><FONT SIZE=2><B> Location:</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><BR><FONT SIZE=2> SkyWest Corporate Offices<BR>
444 South River Road<BR>
St.&nbsp;George, Utah 84790</FONT></TD>
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<TD COLSPAN=3 style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2> You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above.</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><BR><FONT SIZE=1> SKYWEST,&nbsp;INC.<BR>
444 SOUTH RIVER ROAD<BR>
ST. GEORGE, UT 84790</FONT></TD>
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<TD COLSPAN=3 style="font-family:times;"><BR><FONT SIZE=2> This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy
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<TD COLSPAN=3 style="font-family:times;"><BR><FONT SIZE=2> We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.</FONT></TD>
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<BR></FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><B>Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:  </B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10-K </FONT></P>

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Have the 12-Digit Control Number available (located on the following page) and visit: </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>www.proxyvote.com.</I></FONT></P>


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<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>1)</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2><I> BY INTERNET</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>:</FONT></TD>
<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2> www.proxyvote.com</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>2)</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2><I> BY TELEPHONE</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>:</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2> 1-800-579-1639</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>3)</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2><I> BY E-MAIL*</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>:</FONT></TD>
<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2> sendmaterial@proxyvote.com</FONT></TD>
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<DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>*</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>If
requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the 12-Digit Control Number (located on the following
page) in the subject line. </FONT></DD></DL>

<P style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>Requests,
instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. To facilitate timely delivery, please make the request as
instructed above on or before 4/21/09.<BR>

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<P ALIGN="CENTER" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2><B> &#151;How To Vote&#151;  </B></FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>Please
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<BR></FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><B>Vote In Person: </B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by
the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares. </FONT></P>


<P style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2><B>Vote By Internet: </B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>To vote now by Internet, go to </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>www.proxyvote.com.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> Have the 12-Digit
Control Number available and follow the instructions. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2><B>Vote By Mail: </B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card.<BR>

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<P style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>R1SKY2
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</FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><B>Voting Items</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><BR>


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<TD style="font-family:times;"><BR><FONT SIZE=2> 1.</FONT></TD>
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<TD COLSPAN=7 style="font-family:times;"><BR><FONT SIZE=2>ELECTION OF DIRECTORS, each to serve until the next annual meeting of shareholders of the Company and until his or her successor shall have been duly elected and shall qualify.</FONT></TD>
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<TD COLSPAN=7 style="font-family:times;"><BR><FONT SIZE=2><B> Nominees:</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><BR><FONT SIZE=2>01)</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><BR><FONT SIZE=2>JERRY C. ATKIN</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><BR><FONT SIZE=2>06)</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><BR><FONT SIZE=2>HENRY J. EYRING</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>02)</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>W. STEVE ALBRECHT</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>07)</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>ROBERT G. SARVER</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>03)</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>J. RALPH ATKIN</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>08)</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>STEVEN F. UDVAR-HAZY</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>MARGARET S. BILLSON</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>09)</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>JAMES WELCH</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>IAN M. CUMMING</FONT></TD>
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<TD COLSPAN=9 style="font-family:times;"><BR><FONT SIZE=2>APPROVAL OF THE SKYWEST,&nbsp;INC. 2009 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.</FONT></TD>
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<TD COLSPAN=9 style="font-family:times;"><BR><FONT SIZE=2>RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST&nbsp;&amp; YOUNG&nbsp;LLP to serve as the independent registered public accounting firm of the Company for the fiscal year ending December&nbsp;31, 2009.</FONT></TD>
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<TD COLSPAN=9 style="font-family:times;"><BR><FONT SIZE=2>In their discretion, the proxies are authorized to vote upon such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting.</FONT></TD>
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