A Look at the SLC Airport


As of 2020, the SLC airport is new. Let’s take a look at the new airport.

Some Facts

  • Type of Airport
    • Military
    • Public
  • Owner
    • SLC Department of Airports
  • Area Served
    • SLC metropolitan
    • Wasatch Front
    • Anywhere around the airport
  • Location
    • Look below
  • Opened
    • 1911
  • Hub for
    • Delta Air Lines
    • Alpine Air Express
    • Corporate Air
  • Elevation AMSL
    • 4,227 ft /1,288 m

Location

 New Airport

In 2020, the airport opened the first phase of its new design. Fast-forward to 2024, and they are still working on phase 3 of the airport. The old airport is all gone.

So what is up with the new airport?

Let’s Talk About

In this post, we will discuss the outside of the building since I didn’t have a ticket to look at the terminal.

I made a video for my YouTube channel that talked about the following:

  • Options to check in through security
    • Option 1
      • Drop off passengers on the Third level
      • Curbside bag check
    • Option 2
      • Parking Garage
      • Express check-in
      • Rental cars
      • Bridge to go to security
      • Going up to Level 3
    • Option 3
      • Hotel shuttles
      • Off-airport shuttles
      • Economy parking
      • Yellow Taxis
      • Pet Relief Area
        • Pick up after your pets
      •  International check-in
      • Delta Check-in lower level
    • After Check-in
      •  Head to Security on Level 2
    • Baggage Claim
      • Oversized items
    • Greeting Room
      • You can wait for people to get off planes
      • Great for families of Missionaries returning from Church Missions

Option 1

Option 2

Option 3

Baggage Claim

Greeting room

Thoughts

This is an excellent update to the old airport. The possibilities are endless. This makes it pleasant to fly out of this airport.

Video

Yep, I did a video