It’s not uncommon for airports to get in the festive spirit. Holiday displays attract travelers for layovers and give passengers a glimpse into the traditions and culture of the community they are passing through. Perhaps more importantly, holiday decor can help cheer travelers during the busy holiday travel season. For the holidays, Salt Lake City… Read more »
If you’ve visited the Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) over the past 28 years, chances are you’ve seen JC Wilson, shoe-shiner extraordinaire at Goodfellow’s Shoeshine. Positioned at the top of the escalators in Terminal 1 after security screening, he sits in a leather-backed chair in front of his elevated wooden workstation, waiting for customers… Read more »
The Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) has been recognized by Airports Council International (ACI) for renewing its Airport Carbon Accreditation. The Airport Carbon Accreditation is an independent program administered by WSP, an international consultancy appointed by ACI EUROPE to enforce the accreditation criteria for airports, and is overseen by an advisory board. As part… Read more »
Passengers, guests and employees at the Salt Lake City International Airport can now charge their electrical vehicles for free while at the airport. Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is doing its part to clear the air and has installed 24 electric vehicle (EV) charging ports for public and employee use. The 12 EV charging… Read more »
With more than 24 million passengers traveling through the Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) each year, there are bound to be some misplaced, forgotten or lost items that are left behind. From skis and computers to wallets and phones, there is a variety of passenger belongings that end up in the SLC Airport’s Lost… Read more »
Late last June, Bill Wyatt had just wrapped up 16 years directing the Port of Portland and was getting a feel for retirement when he got a curious call. It was Korn Ferry—an executive search firm—asking if he’d be interested in a position at the helm of the Salt Lake City Department of Airports. Not… Read more »
The Salt Lake City International Airport recently opened a convenience store to better serve the traveling public. The Touch n’ Go Convenience Store includes a Chevron gas station and—eat-in or drive-through food options—Burger King, Costa Vida and Beans and Brews. The Touch n’ Go Store is located adjacent to the Park and Wait lot, which… Read more »
When temperatures drop below 30 degrees Fahrenheit, frost, ice or snow can accumulate on an aircraft’s wings and tail and must be removed before a plane can safely take-off. That’s where deicing comes in. At SLC International Airport, deicing an aircraft takes place on one of four deicing pads, which are located on both sides… Read more »
On Oct. 12, 2017, Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski announced Bill Wyatt as her choice for the Executive Director of the Salt Lake City Department of Airports. Bill has extensive experience in both the public and private sectors, most notably in his role as CEO of the Port of Portland. For the past 17… Read more »
To keep its runways in top condition, the Salt Lake City Department of Airports performs regular maintenance—including asphalt overlays—to protect the safety, integrity and functionality of the runways. Salt Lake City Airport’s (SLC) airfield consists of three runways for airlines as well as a general aviation runway. On July 31, 2017, SLC began an overlay… Read more »
