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Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Airport Information
(Salt Lake City, Utah - UT, USA)
 A major international gateway into Utah, the Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) enjoys a convenient location just minutes from the city centre, which lies some 5 miles / 8 km to the northwest. Salt Lake City Airport is also close to both Buena Vista and Poplar Grove, and just a short drive from more than ten truly exceptional ski resorts, along with around 50 golf courses, including the airport's very own onsite Wingpointe Golf Course.
Each year, some 22 million arriving and departing passengers are treated to breathtaking views of the nearby snow-capped mountains and surrounding national parks. Facilities are excellent and housed within two terminals, which are split into five main concourse areas and comprise a total of 80 gateways. In recent years, Salt Lake City Airport has become known for its punctuality and boasts some of the fewest flight delays in the whole of America.
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Ground transport at Salt Lake City Airport includes Yellow Cabs, Delta Limousines and Utah Transit Authority (UTA) buses, linking the downtown district, which is centered around Temple Square. Nearby, the main districts radiate outwards and include the Avenues, Sugar House and also Capitol Hill, where the magnificent Utah State Capitol Building resides. Also within reach of Salt Lake City Airport is the enormous Great Salt Lake, the Big Cottonwood Canyon and also the Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, where an array of recreational activities await, whatever the season.
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) Information: History and Facilities
The origins of Salt Lake City Airport began in 1911, when a landing strip was built on marshy land known as the Basque Flats. By the early 1920s, the city had acquired more than 100 acres / 40 hectares around this strip and began developing an airfield, which soon went by the name of the Woodward Field. Commercial civil flights commenced in 1926 and in 1930, the rapidly expanding airfield was named as Salt Lake City Municipal Airport and now comprised more than 400 acres / 160 hectares.
The 1950s saw the arrival of the jet plane age and improvements were made to the main runway to accommodate these large aircraft. In 1960, a new passenger terminal was completed, built at the cost of around $8 million. In the following decade, Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) grew dramatically in size to more than 7,000 acres / 2,830 hectares, when further land was purchased.
Today, facilities at Salt Lake City Airport are comprehensive and provide plenty for waiting travelers. Onsite are banking branches, currency exchanges and cashpoints, all of which are operated by Zion's First National Bank. Also available is a lost property office on the mezzanine floor of Terminal 1, a Regus Express business center with private offices, play areas for children, the Crown Room lounge area operated by Delta AirlinesSky Cap services, and mail facilities, including a stamp machine and a FedEx Drop Box.
Those in need of translation services will find more than 200 different languages supported at the information desk, while if shopping is how you plan to pass your time, airport shops and in plentiful supply and include ATG Gifts, Brookstone, Daily News, New Exchange, Rocky Mountain and the Warehouse. Also at Salt Lake City Airport are almost 30 eateries, such as the Blue Burrito Grill, California Pizza Kitchen, the Terrace Restaurant, Quiznos, Starbucks and the Wall Street Deli.
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) Information: About Salt Lake City Tourism
A fun city and home of the Latter-Day Saints (LDS) Mormon Church, Salt Lake City features some truly awe-inspiring architecture and a flourishing arts scene. Often shortened to simply 'SLC', Salt Lake City's most notable sights include the Great Salt Lake itself, and also the beautiful Mormon Square. Located in the state of Utah, Salt Lake City stands at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, which provide an impressive natural backdrop to much of the city.
Many visitors also fly into Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) each year to take full advantage of the many recreational activities on offer here. These include hiking, boating and even seasonal skiing. The main attractions include the Utah State Capitol Building, Utah's Hogle Zoo, the Utah Museum of Natural History, and the Tabernacle, where the famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir regularly perform. For art lovers, the Salt Lake Art Center is not to be missed and contains many impressive contemporary pieces.
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