Security
Transportation Security Administration
The main TSA security screening checkpoint is located on level two of the terminal at Salt Lake City International Airport. The checkpoint is open from 3:30 a.m. to 1 a.m.
A second TSA security screening checkpoint is located on the ground level of the International Arrivals area and is open from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is used for passengers who arrived on an international flight and have a connecting flight at SLC, as well as passengers departing from SLC.
For information regarding the security screening checkpoint process, prohibited items and safe transportation of firearms, visit: www.tsa.gov or visit our Travel Tips page.
TSA PreCheck®
TSA PreCheck® is an expedited screening program for eligible, low-risk passengers. Regular hours of operation are 3:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and are subject to change.
Onsite TSA PreCheck® enrollment is available in the CLEAR lane.
For more information on enrollment centers and to apply, visit www.tsa.gov/tsa-precheck.
REAL ID-Compliant Identification
The deadline of for Utah residents needing a REAL ID-compliant form of identification to board a commercial flight has been moved to May 7, 2025.
To determine if a Utah driver license is REAL ID-compliant, look for a small star inside a gold circle and the outline of the state of Utah with the words, “UT USA” in the upper right-hand corner. The presence of the icon and words will indicate that the driver license is REAL ID –compliant.
For more information about flying with a REAL ID click here.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offices are on the ground level of the terminal near International Arrivals.
Operating hours are 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily, with the exception of holidays, though these hours may vary due to commercial flights.
For private/charter flight scheduling, please contact CBP through email at SLCprivateair@cbp.dhs.gov.
For cargo and entry inquiries, please contact CBP through email at SLC.cargo@cbp.dhs.gov.
For all other services, to include, I-94 updates/corrections, Immigration issues, vehicle imports, CBP Seal letters, and gun registration, please visit the CBP office during scheduled office hours.
Global Entry
Global Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States. For details on Global Entry, visit: www.globalentry.gov.
Salt Lake City’s Global Entry Enrollment Center is open 2:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily, except for holidays. Interviews must be scheduled in advance. The center is located on the ground level of the terminal at the west end, near the international arrivals.
To schedule an appointment, please visit the Trusted Traveler Program website at TTP.cbp.dhs.gov. If you have issues with the TTP website, please contact the Help Desk at (877) 227-5511.
What to Expect
Passenger facilitation, or the process of ensuring passengers are able to move through an airport quickly, is a top priority at SLC International Airport. Click here for information on what to expect during an international arrival.