Salt Lake City International Airport

Salt Lake City International Airport is a major commercial aviation hub located west of downtown Salt Lake City in Utah. The complex includes several terminals and taxiways spread across a wide expanse of land.

The airport began operations in 1911 as a simple airfield and grew over the decades through several construction phases into a major hub. The most recent expansion fundamentally renewed the terminal facilities and upgraded infrastructure to handle growing passenger traffic.

The facility takes its name from the Great Salt Lake nearby, a body of water that has shaped the region for centuries and lies just a few kilometers away. Travelers passing through the main building often encounter local motifs from the surrounding mountains and canyons, visible throughout public areas.

The facility is reachable via a dedicated light rail line that runs regularly throughout the day between terminals and downtown. Travelers should allow enough time for security checks, especially during peak travel hours in the morning and late afternoon.

The facility operates without any outstanding debt and finances all operating costs solely through fees from aviation and commercial use. This self-funding model sets the airport apart from many other major hubs in North America.

Location: Salt Lake City

Location: Utah

Official opening: 1911

Reference: SLC

Operator: Salt Lake City

Address: West Terminal Drive

Phone: +18015752400

Website: http://slcairport.com

GPS coordinates: 40.78833,-111.97778

Latest update: December 16, 2025 09:21