News Releases
Jul 15 2019
TSA advises public to be prepared for surge in summer travel at SLC
SALT LAKE CITY - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) announced that today marks the beginning of the peak summer travel period. TSA projects it will screen more than 851,000 people through the security checkpoints between now and August 15, 2019, an average of 26,600 per day.
Jul 12 2019
TSA, SLC officials to provide update ahead of summer travel surge
Officials with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) will host a media availability Monday, July 15, 2019, at 1 p.m., to discuss what travelers can expect at SLC during the peak summer travel period, which begins Monday and continues through August 15. They will highlight busiest times of day, busiest days of the week and provide helpful tips to make the security screening process go smoothly.
Jul 02 2019
Salt Lake City Department of Airports Seeks Public Input on Update to Master Plan
Salt Lake City is securing its position as a global aviation hub by building a brand new airport that will serve the region for decades to come. The New SLC was envisioned more than 20 years ago in the airport’s current Master Plan to accommodate projected passenger growth.
Jun 18 2019
Flight For Autism Takes Off June 22
Flying can be overwhelming for children who are uncomfortable with new situations and unfamiliar surroundings. The “Taking Flight for Autism,” program is designed to acclimate children to the airport environment and practice procedures to help them become more comfortable when traveling by air.
Airport personnel will demonstrate the process for flight check-in, security screening and boarding a Delta Air Lines plane. In addition, a full flight crew will simulate a flight. As part of the program, families will be able to orient their children to the noise and sensations of the airport and the flight experience.
Apr 09 2019
SLC International Airport Recognizes Volunteers During National Volunteer Week, April 7 through 13
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) recently launched an Airport Ambassadors Volunteer Program to assist passengers while traveling through the airport. SLC will be recognizing these volunteers Thursday, April 11 at a luncheon as part of National Volunteer Week, April 7 through 13, 2019.
Mar 29 2019
Artists Sought for The New SLC Airport
The Salt Lake City Department of Airports and the Salt Lake Arts Council have announced an exciting opportunity for artists.
Mar 19 2019
The New SLC Redevelopment Program 'Tops Off' North Concourse
The New SLC Redevelopment Program celebrated another major milestone on March 19, 2019, when one of the last steel beams was placed on top of the North Concourse building.
Mar 15 2019
Topping Out Ceremony for the North Concourse
The Salt Lake City Department of Airports will mark another major milestone in the construction of The New SLC. One of the last steel beams will be raised to a
high point on top of the North Concourse.
Feb 28 2019
SLC International Airport Reports Another Record Year
The numbers have been tabulated and the results show another record-breaking year at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)—the third consecutive year of passenger growth. From January through December 2018, passenger counts totaled 25,554,244, which is an increase of 5.6 percent. This is the first time SLC has logged more than 25 million passengers within a 12-month period.
Feb 20 2019
Salt Lake City International Airport Announces Restaurants for the First Phase of the New SLC Airport
Come fall of 2020, passengers flying through Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) are going to be wowed not only by a new airport, but by the wide array of food and beverage options to choose from. From American and Asian to Italian and Mexican, passengers’ palates will be delighted with the selection.