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 roadway for passenger drop-off along with the entrance into the new parking… Read more »
Posted June 25, 2020 As the Covid-19 pandemic has swept across the globe, airports have entered uncharted territory, especially when it comes to passenger safety. Airports have stepped up efforts to sanitize and disinfect to protect passengers and employees in order to mitigate the spread of the virus. The Salt Lake City International Airport is working… Read more »
Over the past decade, the popularity of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), or drones, has reached new heights. Drones are used for everything from land surveys to mapping and scientific research. They capture epic scenic photography from unique perspectives and authorities use them to assist in rescue and emergency operations. With the holiday season upon us,… Read more »
At Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), it’s never too early to start prepping for winter operations. In fact, the first deicing operation took place on September 30, which was the earliest date ever. Crews have dusted off their winter coats and powered up the deicing machines in preparation for cooler temperatures. When the temperature… 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 »
Since 1961, thousands of passengers have walked around the world by simply passing through Terminal 1 at the Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). This is the location of the iconic World Map where travelers have traced their travels from SLC to areas around the globe for almost 60 years. Salt Lake City records show… Read more »
Travelers through Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) may have noticed volunteers sporting neon green or blue polo shirts walking the concourses welcoming passengers with a smile. These are SLC’s new Airport Ambassadors who are ready to lend a helping hand to passengers and answer questions to help ease their way through the concourses. For… Read more »
Indoor plants do more than give us something beautiful to look at. They clean the air, regulate humidity, increase positivity levelsand create calmness and relaxation. Plants are in museums, public parks, commercial buildings, office spaces and, yes, even airports. The Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is no exception. What’s remarkable about SLC, however, isn’t… Read more »
If you stop to think about it, art and travel go hand-in-hand. Both provide glimpses of other places, other perspectives, and other cultures. In this fast paced, post-9/11 world, security screening and air travel can be stressful. For this reason, among others, more and more airports are turning to art to make the traveling experience… Read more »
