Main terminal
Holds check-in, baggage claim, rental car counters at the Gateway Center and the TSA checkpoint on Level 2. Arrivals and departures are on separate levels, and the TRAX station is at ground level.
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Salt Lake City, Utah KSLC #23 US airport by passengers
Northwest of downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, with light rail running directly to the terminal.
- FAA status
- No delays reported Updated 1 min ago
- Weather now
- VFR 72°F Observed 4 h ago
- Late departures
- 17.4%May 2026 to July 2026
- Security line
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SLC at a glance
The New SLC is a $5.1 billion rebuild that replaced the old five-concourse airport with one central terminal and two linear concourses, A and B, linked by tunnels.
Phase 4 opens on October 27, 2026 with seven more gates and six new concessions. Four gates opened on July 14, 2026.
Main airlines: Delta is the largest carrier at SLC and runs its hub here. United operates the new Phase 4 gates, and many domestic and low-cost airlines serve the airport.
FAA delay status for SLC
The FAA is not reporting a ground stop, ground delay program or other delay at SLC right now.
Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, checked 1 min ago. Airline-specific delays are not shown here.
Current conditions at SLC
VFR
72°F22°C
Good visibility and high cloud base. Normal operations are typical.
- Wind
- 160° 15 mph
- Visibility
- 10+ mi
- Clouds
- FEW 6,000 ft, FEW 9,500 ft, BKN 13,000 ft, BKN 17,000 ft
- Ceiling
- 13,000 ft
- Pressure
- 29.69 inHg
METARMETAR KSLC 101154Z 16013KT 10SM FEW060 FEW095 BKN130 BKN170 22/04 A2969 RMK AO2 PK WND 17026/1106 SLP996 60000 70004 T02220039 10233 20211 56005 $
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center. Observed 4 h ago.
Active weather alerts
- Flood WatchFlood Watch issued October 10 at 4:07AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
- Wind AdvisoryWind Advisory issued October 10 at 4:01AM MDT until October 11 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Full weather, TAF, forecast and runways →
On-time performance at SLC
Based on 30,598 departures from May 2026 to July 2026. A flight counts as late when it leaves 15 or more minutes after schedule.
17.4%Departures late
16.3%Arrivals late
0.59%Cancelled
12.2 minAverage departure delay
| Airline | Departures | Late |
|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 14,256 | 17.5% |
| SkyWest Airlines | 9,722 | 10.6% |
| Southwest Airlines | 2,789 | 32.4% |
| American Airlines | 1,213 | 24.0% |
| United Airlines | 1,152 | 23.1% |
| Frontier Airlines | 823 | 20.2% |
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, On-Time Performance of reporting carriers. Smaller regional carriers and some airlines are not included.
Late departures by month
Terminals
Concourse A (south)
Opened in 2020 and expanded in 2023. It has a Delta Sky Club near the Starbucks, a USO lounge and the River Tunnel connection to Concourse B.
Concourse B (north)
Opened in October 2020 and expanded in 2024 and 2025. It has a Delta Sky Club, the American Express Centurion Lounge near gate B31, and the Phase 4 gates that open on October 27.
Moving between terminals
Concourse A and Concourse B are connected by two passenger tunnels, the Mid-Concourse Tunnel and the River Tunnel, with moving walkways and elevators. The concourses are long, so allow extra time when your gate is at the far end of the other concourse.
Getting to and from SLC
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Rail
UTA TRAX Green Line
Light rail at ground level, connecting the airport with downtown Salt Lake City. It runs about every 15 minutes on weekdays and every 20 minutes on weekends. Fares start at $2.50. The first weekday train leaves at 5:42 a.m. and the last at 11:27 p.m.
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Shuttle
Economy lot shuttles
Free shuttles run from the economy lots to the terminal. The blue lot has shuttle stops 1 to 5, and the red lot has stops 6 to 8.
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Rideshare and taxi
Rideshare curb
Uber and Lyft have designated curbside access in the B lane on the ground level. Taxi and limo operators have ground transportation desks on the first floor.
Tips for SLC
- The checkpoint opens at 3:30 a.m., so early morning departures need the earliest arrival times at the terminal.
- During ski season on weekends and holidays, add extra time to your plans for both security and parking.
- The TRAX trains run every 15 minutes on weekdays and every 20 minutes on weekends, and the last train leaves around 11 p.m.
- The Greeting Room is set aside for family and friends waiting for arrivals. It has seating and a local art exhibit.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get from SLC to downtown?
Take the TRAX Green Line from the ground level of the terminal. Fares start at $2.50, and the trains run every 15 minutes on weekdays.
Is parking at SLC expensive?
The economy lot costs about $14 per 24 hours and has free shuttles. The attached garage costs about $45 per day, and reserved covered parking is about $65.
When do the final SLC gates open?
Four gates opened on July 14, 2026. The final seven gates and six concessions open on October 27, 2026, and United will operate most of the new gates.
How busy is SLC?
About 13,429,128 passengers boarded flights at Salt Lake City International Airport in 2025, according to FAA enplanement data. That ranks it number 23 among US airports.
How often are flights late at SLC?
Over May 2026 to July 2026, 17.4% of departures at SLC left 15 or more minutes late, and 0.59% of flights were cancelled (Bureau of Transportation Statistics).
Guide content last reviewed October 9, 2026. Report a correction