News Releases
Apr 04 2023
Salt Lake City Department of Airports Plans Second Open House for South Valley Regional Airport Master Plan
The Salt Lake City Dept. of Airports is planning for the future of South Valley Regional Airport (SVR) and will hold a Master Plan meeting on Tuesday, April 11, from 6-8 p.m. The community is invited to attend the second of three public meetings to learn about the master planning process, ask questions and provide input about the future of SVR.
Apr 04 2023
Salt Lake City Department of Airports Plans Second Open House for Tooele Valley Airport Master Plan
The Salt Lake City Dept. of Airports is planning for the future of Tooele Valley Airport (TVY) and will hold a Master Plan meeting on Thursday, April 13, from 6-8 p.m. The community is invited to attend a public meeting to learn about the master planning process, ask questions and provide input about the future of TVY.
Mar 09 2023
TSA using state-of-the art identity verification technology, accepting mobile driver licenses at SLC security checkpoint
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) has deployed the next generation of Credential Authentication Technology (CAT) to verify the identity of travelers.
Feb 15 2023
New News TSA, airport officials prepared for record number of travelers expected to depart SLC during 2023 Presidents’ Day weekend
Officials with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) are anticipating that Monday, Feb. 20 will likely be the busiest day on record for operation at SLC. High passenger volumes that day are being driven by the 2023 NBA All-Star Game, which will be played at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Feb. 19 and the holiday weekend that will bring a large number of outdoor recreation enthusiasts to the area.
Feb 14 2023
TSA, SLC officials to discuss high travel volumes around NBA All-Star Game, big ski weekend
Officials from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Salt Lake
City International Airport (SLC) will host a media availability at the airport on Wednesday, February 15 at 1 p.m. to preview what is anticipated to be a very busy end to the 2023 President’s Day weekend.
Dec 19 2022
SLC Airport Welcomes Passengers Home for the Holidays
The airport is expecting thousands of passengers this weekend as passengers travel home for the holidays.
The busiest travel days for the holiday season are projected to be Thursday, Dec. 22, Friday, Dec. 23 and again on Monday, Dec. 26. On each one of these days, up to 30,000 passengers are expected to come through the airport’s front doors with more making connecting flights post security.
Dec 02 2022
Gary Sinise Foundation and American Airlines host Send-off Celebration for Families of Fallen Military Heros Attending Snowball Express at SLC International
Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, the Gary Sinise Foundation, and presenting sponsor American Airlines, will bring more than 1,900 family members of our nation’s fallen heroes - those whose loved ones have lost their lives serving in the United States military – to Orlando for a special trip to Walt Disney World (WDW) Resort. This special event through the Gary Sinise Foundation’s Snowball Express program is back for the first time after a two-year pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic and is bigger than ever with the most families ever flown with the program this year.
Nov 28 2022
SLC International Airport to Host Art Open House
Salt Lake City Department of Airports (SLCDA) is celebrating its art collection and the artists who contributed to it at a public open house on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. Many of the fine art pieces that were displayed in the former airport now hang in the new SLCDA office space, which will be open for a special viewing.
Nov 21 2022
SLC Airport Prepared for Busy Thanksgiving Holiday
Thanksgiving weekend marks the beginning of the holiday travel season, and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) officials are prepared to welcome thousands of passengers this week.
The busiest travel days are projected to be on Wednesday, Nov. 23 and Sunday, Nov. 27. On each of these days, about 30,000 passengers are expected to come through the airport’s front doors with many more connecting.
Oct 31 2022
New Concession Opening in SLC Airport Concourse B: Treat
Ribbon Cutting for Treat: Treat—an upscale health and wellness center—is opening at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Concourse B. SLC is only the third airport nationwide to open a Treat location. Treat offers health services, such as IV drips, injections and wellness products. The location also offers relaxation services, a meditation room, and visual decompression with VR goggles. This is the final concession to open as part of Phase 1 of The New SLC.