Safety of air travel is always a priority in the industry and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is doing everything possible to run a safe operation for both passengers and employees.
Cigarette butts. Old tires. Used cooking oil. TSA trays. What do these items have in common? They are all recycled by the Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC).
In 1986, Rick Brewer started flying with a friend who was interested in commercial aviation. While his friend never flew commercially, Rick enjoyed the experience so much that he decided to earn his private pilot’s license.
The term “Spring Cleaning” evokes a variety of responses- motivation to declutter the closets, dread toward shaking out the rugs after a long winter, or excitement at slapping on a new coat of paint.
If you were to drive from Salt Lake City to Toronto, Canada, the distance would be around 1,900 miles. Now imagine a span of electrical wiring running the same distance. Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) has 1,9742.2 miles of…
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) includes a staggering 1,353 acres of pavement. To keep that massive amount of surface area maintained for operations, it needs to be routinely inspected. This year, SLC moved to a high-tech…
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) embodies the values of Earth Day every day and is often looked to as a benchmark for environmentally responsible airports. From waste reduction to the layout of the concourses, every aspect of The…
One of the most unique aspects of Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is a large swath of land that has nothing to do with aircraft operations. While most airport property is made up of buildings and concrete, SLC owns a 500-acre…
With thousands of miles of underground cable and more than 20,000 lights, maintaining the lighting on Salt Lake City International’s (SLC) airfield is no small feat. In fact, it takes 13 specially-trained electricians who are on site more…
If you’re worried about snow and ice impacting your holiday travel plans, you can rest a bit easier knowing Salt Lake City International Airport’s (SLC) deicing facility is one of the most efficient in the country. “When SLC was planning…
You’d be surprised what items are found on and around an airport runway. Sometimes, what is there shouldn’t be and can be dangerous to aircraft taking off and landing. That’s why about 50 employees of Salt Lake City International Airport …
It may be surprising to learn that only 7% of commercial pilots are women. In fact, women are underrepresented in the industry as a whole as they only fill about 30% of aviation-related jobs. To encourage girls to learn more about careers…
By Melissa Fields Though it’s a source of endless irritation for my husband, I love to get to the airport at least two hours before my flight is scheduled for takeoff. It allows time to turn back in the event someone has forgotten their…
After 20 months of construction, TRAX light rail is back in service with direct access to SLC Airport. . On Oct. 25, the newly-constructed station was inducted by Salt Lake Mayor Erin Mendenhall, Airport Executive Director Bill Wyatt, Utah…
The Salt Lake City Department of Airports (SLCDA) has published its first ever Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report for Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). The Report details how the SLCDA manages important issues such…
It has been nearly a year since the Salt Lake City Department of Airports (SLCDA) turned the key and opened Phase 1 of The New SLC Airport. Early morning on Sept. 15, the lights dimmed on the original 1960s airport and brightened on a new…
Opening The New SLC during 2020 presented significant challenges, to say the least. With drastically reduced passenger volume, planes sitting empty on the airfield and airlines suspending flights, The New SLC opened its doors with fewer…
As Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) entered 2020, it had just closed out another year of record passenger levels — a streak the large-hub airport had been enjoying for the previous six years. Nearly 27 million passengers flew…
Written by Olivia and Will Gochnour of Utah Grubs Our family has been so eager to visit the new and improved Salt Lake City International Airport ever since the new airport opened in September 2020. On our way to Orlando, we made sure to…
In recent years, airlines and airports have seen a steady increase in the number of passengers flying with emotional support animals, service animals and pets. A lot of people love to bring their furry friends along on an adventure, but…
By Jennifer Lynn Dobner Salt Lake City’s glittering new airport opened its gates to the world in September to fanfare, praise and a good amount of awe. It’s a dramatically-designed $4 billion space, with walls of windows, two linear…
The Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is undergoing a $4.1 billion Airport Redevelopment Program designed to address the airport’s operational needs, seismic requirements and security standards while creating one of the world’s…
With the opening of The New SLC Airport scheduled for the morning of Sept. 15, the countdown is on to a whole new experience when traveling through SLC. Access to the new airport begins with a new roadway system that includes an elevated…