Utah's primary gateway, nestled beside the Wasatch Mountains.
Opened
1911
Location
Salt Lake City, United States
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is the primary commercial airport serving Salt Lake City, Utah, and the broader Intermountain West region. It sits approximately 4 miles northwest of downtown Salt Lake City at an elevation of about 4,227 feet above sea level, making it one of the higher-elevation major airports in the United States.
The airport serves as a major hub for Delta Air Lines and handles tens of millions of passengers annually. A landmark modernization project, branded 'The New SLC,' began replacing the aging terminal complex with a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility, with Phase 1 opening in September 2020 and subsequent phases completing the transition.
SLC offers both domestic and international routes, connecting Utah to destinations across North America, Europe, and beyond. Its proximity to world-class ski resorts such as Park City and Alta also makes it a major gateway for winter tourism.
Terminals
The airport now operates a single modern terminal complex with two concourses (A and B) built as part of the 'New SLC' redevelopment project, replacing the previous multi-terminal layout.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to downtown Salt Lake City and the broader metro area via TRAX light rail (the Green Line), buses, taxis, and rideshare services.
Airlines here
Delta Air Lines operates a major hub at SLC, with additional service provided by American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and several international carriers.
Notable facts
›Delta Air Lines uses SLC as one of its primary domestic hubs.
›The 'New SLC' terminal redevelopment is one of the largest airport construction projects in U.S. history, costing approximately $4.1 billion.
›At roughly 4,227 feet elevation, SLC is among the highest-altitude major commercial airports in the contiguous United States.
›The airport's location near world-famous ski resorts makes it a major winter tourism gateway.
›Phase 1 of the new terminal opened on September 15, 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Official contacts sourced from the airport authority. Verified 2026-08-11.
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Salt Lake City International Airport is a joint civil-military international airport located about 4 mi west of Downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. The airport, along with the much smaller Provo Airport (PVU) and Ogden–Hinckley Airport (OGD) are the closest commercial airports for more than 3 million people and is within a 30-minute drive of nearly 1.3 million jobs. The airport serves as a hub for Delta Air Lines and is a major gateway to the Intermountain West and West Coast. The airport sees 343 scheduled nonstop airline departures per day to 93 cities in North America, South America, Asia, and Europe. It is by far the busiest airport in Utah.