Airports / Utah / SLC
Salt Lake City International Airport
KSLC / SLCSalt Lake City, UtahELEV 4,227 FT
Google rating
Google reviews
Based operators
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
2 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 68% of the 206 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
10 nm
To the nearest alternate
South Valley Regional Airport (KU42) — 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Salt Lake City International Airport (KSLC / SLC) sits in Salt Lake City, Utah, where it functions as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 4,227 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, SLC is a home base: Elevate Jet and SkyWest Charters operate from the field. The closest alternate fields are South Valley Regional Airport (KU42, 10 nm), Hill Air Force Base (HIF, 20 nm), and Ogden Hinckley Airport (OGD, 24 nm).
Charter travelers heading this way can start with the Park City, UT destination guide for route and aircraft recommendations. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from SLC to plan your flight.
What fliers highlight
Easy in & out
5/5 reviews“Overall, Salt Lake City International Airport sets a high standard for efficiency, comfort, and traveler convenience.”
Kul Bhushan Bali5★ on Google
Terminal & facilities
5/5 reviews“Clean restrooms, plenty of natural light, and beautiful views of the surrounding mountains further enhance the ambience.”
Kul Bhushan Bali5★ on Google
Staff & service
3/5 reviews“Security screening is well managed, with courteous and professional staff who ensure safety while keeping wait times reasonable.”
Kul Bhushan Bali5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Salt Lake City International Airport — every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KSLC
IATA
SLC
FAA / Local
SLC
Elevation
4,227 ft
Coordinates
40.7889° N · 111.9799° W
Airspace
B · BravoClass B — BravoThe FAA's busiest airspace tier — major hubs like LAX or JFK. Every flight needs an explicit ATC clearance to enter, and charter jets are sequenced alongside airline traffic.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs UT fields
state range 2,941–7,590 ft
At 4,227 ft, SLC sits lower than 88% of the 32 Utah fields on the register.
Based charter operators2
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance — every listing links to its own field brief.
- 10nmKU42South Valley Regional AirportSalt Lake City
- 20nmHIFHill Air Force BaseOgden
- 24nmOGDOgden Hinckley AirportOgden
- 36nmPVUProvo Municipal AirportProvo
- 52nmEVWEvanston-Uinta County Airport-Burns FieldEvanston
- 60nmLGULogan-Cache AirportLogan
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKSLC · Salt Lake City International Airport · Salt Lake City, UT
From the ramp
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