Salt Lake City International Airport Guide

IATA SLCICAO KSLCSalt Lake CityUpdated 2026-10-08
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Salt Lake City International Airport sits about 4 miles (6 kilometres) west of downtown Salt Lake City, in the Salt Lake Valley. It is a hub for Delta Air Lines, which carries about 70 percent of its passengers. The airport is owned and operated by the Salt Lake City Department of Airports and has three runways.

A $5.1 billion redevelopment program began in July 2014 and replaces the former facilities with a single terminal and two linear concourses connected by two underground tunnels. Phase 1 opened in 2020, Phase 2 in October 2023 and Phase 3 in October 2024. The final seven gates and six concessions open on 27 October 2026, bringing the airport to 94 aircraft gates.

In 2024 the airport served 28,364,610 passengers, an all-time record and 5.2 percent above 2023. Thirteen airlines serve SLC, with approximately 300 scheduled commercial departures a day to close to 100 cities nonstop, including destinations in Mexico, Canada and Europe.

Services

5 of 6 available

Compare 35 listed options at Salt Lake City International Airport, spanning parking, car rentals, lounges, hotels and shuttles. Each guide sets out locations, distance from the airport, key features and links to book direct, so you can weigh cost against convenience before you fly. Select a service below to see every provider we track for Salt Lake City International Airport.

Location

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Key facts

Size
28M passengers (2024)3 runwaysopened 1926
Location
40.789, -111.980
Operator
Salt Lake City Department of Airports

Terminals

1 terminal

Salt Lake City International Airport has 1 passenger terminal — Terminal, handling both international and domestic flights for around 13 airlines. Check which terminal your airline uses before you travel, as check-in, security and boarding points differ between them, and moving from one to another can take time.

  • TerminalMixed

    Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue, Hawaiian Airlines, Air Canada, Aeromexico, KLM, Sun Country Airlines, Volaris

    Concourses Concourse A · Concourse B

Nearby cities

3 cities

Salt Lake City International Airport is closest to Salt Lake City (12 km east), and also serves Ogden, Provo and other nearby areas. With 3 towns and cities within reach, it is a practical gateway for the wider region. Distances shown are straight-line from the airport, so allow extra time for road transfers, traffic and parking.

  • Salt Lake City12 km east
  • Ogden64 km north
  • Provo79 km southeast

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the airport codes for Salt Lake City International Airport?

Salt Lake City International Airport uses the following codes: IATA: SLC, ICAO: KSLC. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.

Where is Salt Lake City International Airport located?

Salt Lake City International Airport is located in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. The airport coordinates are 40.7889°, -111.9799°.

What services are available at Salt Lake City International Airport?

Salt Lake City International Airport offers: 3 parking options, 13 car rental companies, 3 lounges, 11 nearby hotels, 5 shuttle services, public transport connections. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.

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