Salt Lake City is the capital of Utah, set at the foot of the Wasatch Range. Its airport is about 4 miles west of downtown and is connected to the center by TRAX light rail. Winters are cold and summers are hot and dry.
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4 miles (6.4 km) from the city centre. 28.2 million passengers in 2025
| How | Route | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Train | TRAX Green Line light rail from the airport station to downtown Salt Lake City | $2.50 one way |
Domestic travel: a REAL ID-compliant license or other acceptable ID, such as a US passport, is required to board flights within the US.
Since the REAL ID enforcement date of May 7, 2025, travelers 18 and older need a REAL ID-compliant license (marked with a star), an enhanced driver's license, a US passport or another TSA-accepted ID to pass airport security. TSA PreCheck and CLEAR do not waive this requirement.
Late spring and early fall bring comfortable temperatures, with highs from the 60s to the low 80s F. Summer highs reach the 90s F and January highs average near 39 F.
Busiest: Jun–Sep (summer), Dec–Mar (winter sports). Quieter shoulder season: May, Oct.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38.6°F (4°C) | 24.2°F (-4°C) |
| Feb | 44.7°F (7°C) | 28.6°F (-2°C) |
| Mar | 55.3°F (13°C) | 36.3°F (2°C) |
| Apr | 61.9°F (17°C) | 41.8°F (5°C) |
| May | 72.6°F (23°C) | 50.4°F (10°C) |
| Jun | 84.1°F (29°C) | 59.1°F (15°C) |
| Jul | 94°F (34°C) | 68.2°F (20°C) |
| Aug | 91.7°F (33°C) | 66.6°F (19°C) |
| Sep | 80.6°F (27°C) | 56.3°F (13°C) |
| Oct | 65.5°F (19°C) | 43.6°F (6°C) |
| Nov | 50.7°F (10°C) | 32.8°F (0°C) |
| Dec | 39°F (4°C) | 25.3°F (-4°C) |
Salt Lake City is served by Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). Salt Lake City International Airport handled about 28.2 million passengers in 2025.
Domestic travel: a REAL ID-compliant license or other acceptable ID, such as a US passport, is required to board flights within the US. Since the REAL ID enforcement date of May 7, 2025, travelers 18 and older need a REAL ID-compliant license (marked with a star), an enhanced driver's license, a US passport or another TSA-accepted ID to pass airport security. TSA PreCheck and CLEAR do not waive this requirement.
Late spring and early fall bring comfortable temperatures, with highs from the 60s to the low 80s F. Summer highs reach the 90s F and January highs average near 39 F.
TRAX Green Line light rail from the airport station to downtown Salt Lake City, $2.50 one way.
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Salt Lake City uses the US dollar (USD).
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.