SLCUpdated October 7, 2026

Salt Lake City airport

Salt Lake City · United States

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Salt Lake City airport (SLC)
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Passengers 2025
28.1 million
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8 km

About the airport

Salt Lake City airport (SLC)
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Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), fully transformed under «The New SLC» redevelopment program, serves as a primary hub for the western United States. It offers an extensive domestic flight network alongside international services to Canada, Mexico, and Europe.

Official Website: slcairport.com

Information Phone: +1 801 575 2400

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Terminals

The airport operates via a single 24-hour central passenger terminal connected to two parallel linear concourses: Concourse A and Concourse B. Both concourses are linked underground through the Central Tunnel (The River Tunnel) and the Mid-Concourse Tunnel, equipped with moving walkways.

Annual Passenger Traffic: 28.1 million passengers in 2025.

Information Points

The main Visitor Information Desk is located on Level 2 of the terminal, directly opposite the Baggage Claim area. In addition, uniformed Airport Volunteers patrol concourses to provide guidance and passenger assistance.

Location

The airport is located 8 km (5 miles) northwest of downtown Salt Lake City.

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TSA security wait times

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Parking

Salt Lake City Airport offers covered garage facilities and surface parking directly adjacent to the terminal or serviced by frequent 24-hour shuttles.

Parking Facilities

  • Premium Reserved Parking (Garage Level 2): Reserved spaces with direct skybridge terminal access. Rate: USD 10 per hour; maximum USD 65 per 24 hours.
  • Daily Garage Parking (Garage Levels 2 and 3): Covered parking for full-day stays. Daily maximum of USD 45 per 24 hours.
  • Hourly Garage Parking (Garage Levels 2 through 5): Short-term parking. Rate: USD 5 per hour; maximum USD 45 per 24 hours.
  • Lot E: Open-air surface lot east of the garage, a short walk from the terminal. Rate: USD 5 per hour; daily maximum USD 25.
  • Economy Parking Lot: Long-term lot connected to the terminal via free shuttle buses running every 5 to 7 minutes 24 hours a day. Rate: USD 2 for the first hour, USD 1 for each additional hour, with a daily maximum of USD 14.

Important Considerations

Park and Wait Lot: Free cell phone waiting lot on Terminal Drive for drivers waiting for arriving passengers prior to curbside pickup.

Accessible Rate: Vehicles displaying a valid disability placard or license plate parked in designated garage spaces qualify for a discounted daily rate of USD 14.

Official parking rates and availability

Special assistance

Requesting Special Assistance

Passengers requiring wheelchair service or assistance should contact their airline at least 48 hours before departure. For terminal questions or assistance on site, travelers may call airport operations at +1 801 575 2400 or +1 801 647 5159, or dial "0" on internal paging phones. Security checkpoint screening assistance can also be arranged through TSA Cares.

Terminal Accessibility & Infrastructure

The facility fully adheres to ADA accessibility standards, featuring accessible ramps, elevators with audible signals and braille, adapted restroom stalls, and TTY phones. Terminal curbs and boarding areas offer level boarding and zero-threshold transitions.

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower

SLC participates in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program. Free sunflower lanyards, pins, and wristbands are provided at the Level 2 Visitor Information Desk for passengers with non-apparent disabilities who may need extra time or assistance.

Sensory and Lactation Rooms

SLC features three KultureCity-certified Sensory Rooms (one in Concourse A-east and two in Concourse B), equipped with tactile panels, bubble walls, bean bags, and subdued lighting for travelers on the autism spectrum or experiencing sensory overload. Private Mother's Rooms are also located across all restroom clusters in the terminal and concourses.

Accessible Ground Transportation

The UTA TRAX light rail system is fully accessible. Accessible regional and local transportation options include UTA Paratransit (+1 801 287 7433), Handi Vans (+1 801 281 8416), Angel MedTrans (+1 801 671 8168), and wheelchair-accessible Yellow Cab vehicles (+1 801 521 2100).

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