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 »
Passenger’s furry, four-legged friends are spending more time in airports than they used to, and airports are helping by becoming a friendlier place for pets. Airports are accommodating pet passengers by designating areas as animal relief stations. SLC International Airport has four animal relief stations located in and around the airport. Two of the stations… Read more »
Passengers departing from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) may soon see a change in the way they board their flights. SLC is expected to begin implementing hardstand operations for select flights due to increasing demand for gates and a limited capacity. Hardstand parking is a term used by airports to describe when an aircraft… Read more »
