Salt Lake City International Airport (KSLC)
Large airport · Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Airport data
| Name | Salt Lake City International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KSLC |
| IATA | SLC |
| Elevation | 4,227 ft (1288 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°47'20" W 111°58'48" 40.78886, -111.97987 |
| Location | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 4,893 ft (1491 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 16L/34R | 12,002 ft (3658 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 16R/34L | 12,000 ft (3658 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 17/35 | 9,596 ft (2925 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Salt Lake City International Airport at a glance
Salt Lake City International Airport is a large airport in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, known to airline systems as SLC. The field elevation of 4,227 ft (1288 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KSLC are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 4 runways, the longest — 16L/34R — offers 12,002 ft (3658 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16L points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KSLC shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Salt Lake City International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Valley Regional Airport | KSVR | 19 km (10 NM) |
| Hill Air Force Base | KHIF | 37 km (20 NM) |
| Ogden Hinckley Airport | KOGD | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Provo Municipal Airport | KPVU | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Evanston-Uinta County Airport-Burns Field | KEVW | 96 km (52 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Salt Lake City International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,227 ft field elevation of Salt Lake City International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Salt Lake City International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Salt Lake City International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Salt Lake City International Airport is KSLC, and its IATA code is SLC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Salt Lake City International Airport above sea level?
Salt Lake City International Airport sits at an elevation of 4,227 feet (1288 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Salt Lake City International Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.7889, -111.9799 — in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is South Valley Regional Airport, about 19 km away.
Does KSLC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KSLC appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Salt Lake City International Airport?
Salt Lake City International Airport has 4 runways. The longest, 16L/34R, measures 12,002 ft (3658 m) with a ASP surface.