While Utah’s claim to fame is having the “best snow on earth,” it’s critical for the Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to strive for the “best snow removal on earth.” Keeping the taxiways and runways safe in any condition is a top priority at SLC, which involves pre-treating and clearing snow and ice from… Read more »
With the tagline of “The Greatest Snow on Earth,” Utah is no stranger to frigid winter conditions. At Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), a team of dedicated individuals head up deicing efforts to ensure that planes are able to takeoff and land safely and efficiently.
With more than 26 million passengers passing through Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) each year, it is essential for the airport to have accurate signage for navigation. The person behind the signage curtain is Cory Lyman. For over 14 years, Lyman has supervised the on-site sign shop at SLC.
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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.
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 than 20 hours a day to ensure runway and taxiway lights stay on. It’s an important job,… Read 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 the new deicing facility the airlines were asked what their ideal operation would be,” said… Read more »
The Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) has completed its annual Part 139 Airport Operating Certification inspection for 2019 and passed with flying colors. For the fourth consecutive year, SLC had zero write-ups. Airport Operating Certifications exist to ensure safety at airports and in air transportation. Requirements to be certified differ based on the size… Read more »
When Cory Lyman gets to work each morning, he knows that anything can come his way but has one main priority: safety. “The first thing I think about is safety,” Cory said. “If someone is going to get hurt because there’s not a sign telling them where to go, or if a snowplow takes out… Read more »
