Navigate The Salt Lake City International Airport With Ease

About Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)

Owned by the city of Salt Lake City and administered by the Salt Lake City Department of Airports, the Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is located about four miles west of downtown Salt Lake City. SLC is the 25th busiest airport in North America and the 91st busiest in the world. More than 343 flights depart daily to 93 nonstop destinations. Among US airports, SLC was ranked first for on time departures and arrivals and first for percentage of cancellations (the fewest) as of April 2017.

SLC’s story began in 1911 when a site for an airfield was chosen on Basque Flats. It was named for Spanish-French sheep herders who worked the fields in the then desolate area of the Salt Lake Valley, where a cinder-covered landing was subsequently created. For several years, the new field was mainly for training and aerobatic flights. This changed when the U.S. Post Office began using the airport for air mail service.

In September 2020, SLC launched the first phase of its $4 billion redevelopment program. Phase One of the new SLC airport is designed as one single terminal that is set to replace all previous terminals. Concourse A has 25 gates, with 22 more opening in 2024. Concourse B opened in October 2020 with 21 gates. The project is funded by user fees. No local tax dollars are being spent on the project. You can learn more about The New SLC here.

SLC spans over 7,700 acres and has four runways. Airlines at SLC include Aéromexico, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, American Eagle, Delta Air Lines, Delta Connection, Eurowings Discover, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue, KLM, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and United Express.

Dining and Shopping at SLC 

SLC has a host of shopping and dining options, as well as leisure amenities, available to travelers. Find a full list here. As a part of the redevelopment program, The New SLC will feature a variety of food and beverage options, as well as a mix of local, regional, and national stores. SLC Airport also implemented street pricing for shops and restaurants located in the new facilities, meaning that passengers will pay the same price charged at locations outside of the airport. . 
 
 Free wireless internet service is available throughout the airport, and power outlets are available throughout the terminal and concourses. 
 
 There are three animal relief stations outside security, two near the parking garage across from Terminals 1 and 2, and another located between Terminal 2 and the International Terminal. 
 
 The Salt Lake City Airport allows nursing in all public areas. Lactation rooms are located adjacent to the women’s restrooms in Terminal 2, and on Concourse D. Private rooms are located on Concourse G and in the connector between Concourses F and C. 
 
 Delta Air Lines' Sky Club is located in the connector between Concourses C and D. 
 
 Who says that airports can’t be beautiful? The Salt Lake City International Airport art collection is displayed throughout both terminals. With the STQRY app, you can take a self-guided tour and learn more about SLC Airport’s art collection. Look for signs with a QR code near pieces of artwork to get involved. 
 
For more information, click here for the airport’s interactive maps. 

SLC Airport Parking

Parking near SLC with The Parking Spot helps travelers find the best, most convenient, and most cost-effective parking option so their car-to-air transfer is as seamless as possible. On average, parking with The Parking Spot is up to 70% less expensive than parking at the airport. Lots are located within minutes from SLC, include covered parking options, and parking includes complimentary door-to-door shuttle service to and from the airport. 
 

• Access to the lowest rates via reservation and pre-pay on The Parking Spot app or TheParkingSpot.com
• Shuttle service every 5-7 minutes from the parking lot to the airport
• 24/7 on-call shuttle service
• Luggage assistance
• Free bottled water
• Short and long-term parking options
• Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• Express check-in and check-out through The Parking Spot app
• Electric vehicle charging stations available

Hotels Near SLC

• Courtyard by Marriott Salt Lake City Airport
  • 4843 W Douglas Corrigan Way, Salt Lake City, Utah 84116
  • Ph.: +1.801.532.4085
• Hilton Garden Inn Salt Lake City Airport
  • 4975 Wiley Post Way, Salt Lake City, Utah 84116
  • Ph.: +1.801.519.9000
• Hyatt Place Salt Lake City Airport
  • 52 N Tommy Thompson Road, Salt Lake City, Utah 84116
  • Ph.: +1.801.363.1400

Things to Do Near SLC in Salt Lake City

Utah State Capitol (350 N State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84103) - Visit the seat of government for the state of Utah, home to the chambers and offices of the state’s legislature. (8.8 miles from SLC)
 
Temple Square (50 N Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84150) - A 10-acre complex owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Salt Lake Temple is located in the center of a scenic plot of land and includes the church’s Tabernacle and Tabernacle Choir, Assembly Hall, and a monument. (8.4 miles from SLC)
 
Red Butte Garden (300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108) - Located just steps away from The Natural History Museum of Utah, the gorgeous Red Butte Garden is a great way to get outdoors. The Garden consists of over 21 acres of developed gardens, plus five miles of beautiful hiking trails. This attraction is renowned for its award-winning gardens and floral displays. (11.5 miles from SLC)
 
Temple Square (301 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108) - The Natural History Museum of Utah explores the natural world with a focus on Utah and the Intermountain West. The gorgeous facility is a part of the University of Utah, and located in the University’s Research Park. (12 miles from SLC)

Salt Lake City International Airport FAQ

Q. Is SLC an international airport?
A. SLC is an international airport that serves about 2.5 million people in the state of Utah.

Q. What time does SLC airport open?
A. SLC is open 24/7 but terminals are open on a limited basis.

Q. Where can you park at SLC?
A. Parking near SLC with The Parking Spot helps travelers find the best, most convenient, and most cost-effective parking option so their car-to-air transfer is as seamless as possible.

Q. Does SLC have free wifi?
A. Free WiFi is offered to travelers throughout all terminals of SLC.

Q. Does SLC have a pet relief area?
A. There are three animal relief stations outside security, two near the parking garage across from Terminals 1 and 2, and another located between Terminal 2 and the International Terminal.

Q. Is vaping allowed at SLC?
A. Smoking and vaping are only allowed in designated areas at SLC. They are outside of the terminal, 25 feet away from the entrance.

Q. Are there smoking lounges at SLC?
A. There are no smoking lounges available at SLC. Passengers will still be able to smoke outside the terminals at least 25 feet from any airport entrances.