Utah's Airports: A Comprehensive Overview Of The State's Aviation Network

Utah is home to 25 airports, including 7 major airports. The remaining 18 airports are smaller, local airports. Salt Lake City International Airport is the only international airport in Utah, with more than 20 million passengers travelling through it annually. The airport is located 6.5km west of Utah's capital, Salt Lake City, and is served by 12-15 airlines, connecting the city to over 90 destinations.

Utah's busiest airport

Utah is home to 25 airports, seven of which are major airports. The busiest airport in Utah is Salt Lake City International Airport, which is located about 4 miles west of Downtown Salt Lake City. The airport is a joint civil-military airport and is the only international airport in the state, with other airports offering mostly domestic and regional flights. Salt Lake City International Airport is a hub for Delta Air Lines and a gateway to the Intermountain West and West Coast. The airport served 26,952,754 passengers in 2023 and is ranked as the 23rd busiest airport in North America and 86th busiest in the world in terms of passenger numbers.

Salt Lake City International Airport is served by 14 airlines and their affiliates, including AeroMexico, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines, which handles about 50% of the total traffic. The airport has four runways, three for commercial air traffic and one for general aviation. There are approximately 300 scheduled commercial departures each day, serving close to 100 cities with non-stop flights. The airport has a strong record for on-time departures and arrivals and, as of April 2017, ranked first for the fewest flight cancellations among major US airports.

The airport covers 7,700 acres and has a single terminal with two concourses connected by two underground tunnels, for a total of 73 gates. There is a single security checkpoint with 16 lanes and 11 baggage carousels, with additional facilities for international arrivals. The airport offers various amenities, including free wireless internet access and an interactive language translation service called "Language Line."

The airport is easily accessible by road and public transportation, including light rail, bus, and commuter rail services. It is also conveniently located near several ski resorts, national and state parks, and golf courses.

Major airports

Utah has seven major airports, serving both international and domestic flights. Here is some information about each of them:

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)

This airport is located in the capital city of Utah, Salt Lake City. It is the only international airport in the state and handles about 25 million passengers annually, making it one of the larger airports in the US. The airport serves as a hub for Delta Airlines, which handles about 50% of the total traffic. Other airlines that operate from this airport include Air Canada, United Express, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Continental Airlines. The airport offers various amenities, such as a business centre, children's play area, foreign money exchange counters, restaurants, shops, and banking facilities.

St. George Regional Airport (SGU)

St. George Regional Airport is located 9 kilometres from the city of St. George. It offers flights from American, United, and Delta airlines.

Provo Municipal Airport (PVU)

Provo Municipal Airport is situated just 3 kilometres from the city of Provo. It is served by Allegiant Air.

Ogden-Hinckley Airport (OGD)

Ogden-Hinckley Airport is 6 kilometres from Ogden city and is served by Allegiant Air.

Cedar City Regional Airport (CDC)

Cedar City Regional Airport is conveniently located just 4 kilometres from Cedar City.

Vernal Regional Airport (VEL)

Vernal Regional Airport is one of the closest airports to its city, located just 1.5 kilometres from Vernal.

Canyonlands Field Airport (CNY)

Canyonlands Field Airport is 34 kilometres from Moab. It offers charter flights through Swift Air.

Local airports

Utah has a total of 25 airports, including 7 major airports and 177 public and private airports. Salt Lake City International Airport is the only international airport in Utah, located 6.5 km west of the state capital, Salt Lake City. The airport handles about 25 million passengers annually and is served by 12 airlines, including Delta Airlines, SkyWest, and Southwest Airlines.

Bryce Canyon Airport

A small airport located near Bryce Canyon National Park.

Blanding Municipal Airport

Located in the city of Blanding, this airport serves the San Juan County area.

Brigham City Airport

A small airport located in Brigham City, Box Elder County.

Michael Army Airfield

A military airfield located at the Dugway Proving Ground, used by the US Army.

Delta Municipal Airport

Serves Delta, Millard County, and the surrounding areas.

Fillmore Municipal Airport

Fillmore, Millard County's airport, offering access to the Fishlake National Forest and the Fillmore Utah Temple.

Kanab Municipal Airport

Kanab Municipal Airport is located in the city of Kanab, Kane County, and is close to the Grand Canyon's North Rim.

Milford Municipal Airport

Also known as Ben and Judy Briscoe Field, this airport serves Milford, Beaver County, and is close to the Mineral Mountains.

Carbon County Regional Airport

Carbon County Regional Airport, also known as Buck Davis Field, is located in Price, Carbon County.

Richfield Municipal Airport

This airport serves Richfield, the capital of Sevier County, and is close to the Fishlake National Forest.

Roosevelt Municipal Airport

Roosevelt Municipal Airport is situated in Duchesne County and serves the city of Roosevelt.

Salt Lake Municipal Airport

A small airport located in Salt Lake City, offering general aviation services.

Salina-Gunnison Airport

Salina-Gunnison Airport is a municipal airport serving Salina and Gunnison, in central Utah.

Monument Valley Airport

Monument Valley Airport is a privately owned airport located within the Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, offering charter flights and scenic tours.

Military airports

Utah has 25 airports, including several military airports. During World War II, the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) established numerous airfields in Utah to train pilots and aircrews for fighters and bombers. Many of these airfields were converted into municipal airports after the war, while some became United States Air Force installations and served as front-line bases during the Cold War.

The following are the military airports in Utah:

Dugway Proving Ground

Dugway Proving Ground is a United States Army facility located in Tooele, Utah. It was established during World War II as Dugway Army Air Field and was under the command of the Proving Ground Command. Today, it serves as a testing site for chemical and biological weapons defense systems.

Michael Army Airfield

Michael Army Airfield is part of the Dugway Proving Ground and was also established during World War II. It is located within the Dugway Proving Ground's vast acreage in Utah.

Hill Air Force Base

Hill Air Force Base, located in Clearfield, Utah, was under the command of the Air Technical Service Command during World War II. It continues to serve as an active Air Force Base today, with the Ogden Air Logistics Center operating from this location.

South Valley Regional Airport

The South Valley Regional Airport, formerly known as Kearns Army Air Base, was a training centre for aircrews during World War II. It was under the command of the Army Air Forces Training Command. Today, it serves as a public-use airport in Utah.

Salt Lake City International Airport

Salt Lake City International Airport has a long history, dating back to World War II when it served as a joint-use USAAF and civil airport freight terminal. It is now the largest airport in Utah, handling about 25 million passengers annually.

Wendover Airport

Wendover Airport was once known as Wendover Air Force Base, operating from 1947 to 1965. It was under the command of the Army Air Forces during World War II and is now a public-use airport.

Former airports

Utah has 25 airports, including seven major airports and several smaller, local airports.

There are also several former airports in Utah, including:

Jake Garn Airport

This airport may have closed in 2009, although sources are uncertain.

Mount Pleasant Airport

Mount Pleasant Airport closed in 2016.

St. George Municipal Airport

St. George Municipal Airport closed in 2010.

Tooele Municipal Airport

Tooele Municipal Airport closed after 1989.

Tremonton Municipal Airport

Tremonton Municipal Airport closed in 1999.

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