Salt Lake City International Airport has opened the final seven gates of a $5.1 billion rebuilding program that replaced aging terminals while keeping one of the Mountain West’s busiest air hubs in operation.
The last gates and six concessions opened Tuesday, Oct. 27, in Concourse B-east, completing a project launched in July 2014. The finished airport has 94 aircraft gates, 101 concessions and four hardstand aircraft positions, with the new addition occupying approximately 132,000 square feet.
Five of the seven new gates are assigned to United Airlines. Two are available for common use by other carriers. The concessions mix local and national brands, giving travelers additional choices in an airport that serves both Utah residents and connecting passengers traveling across the country.
Rebuilding an airport without shutting it down
Rather than renovate individual aging buildings, Salt Lake City replaced three former terminals with a central terminal and two linear concourses. Construction proceeded in stages as flights continued, with the first major opening in September 2020 and further phases following in 2023, 2024 and 2026…