SLC Airport prepares for Oct. 22 Phase 3 opening, announces Phase 4 concessions

SLC Airport's Phase 4 steel erection is now complete. Photo: Salt Lake City International Airport

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Construction for The New Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) Phase 3 is nearly complete. The grand debut of the Central Tunnel, Concourse B Plaza, five gates, and 12 new dining and shopping options is set for Oct. 22.

The airport is also celebrating a significant milestone for Phase 4 by placing the final steel beam on Concourse B. The new concourse will feature a 16-gate extension, with the first five gates opening in fall 2025 and the remaining 11 in 2026.

Bill Wyatt, executive director of the Salt Lake City Department of Airports, emphasized the airport’s commitment to local flair: “Keeping with the theme of The New SLC, many of the brands and concepts selected are Utah-based to highlight the unique flavor of the state.”

The latest additions for Phase 4 include 20,723 square feet of concession space featuring a mix of national and local operators. These include Aubergine Kitchen, Moab Brewery, and Swig, alongside familiar names like Einstein Bros. Bagels. Specialty retail shops such as Art of Aesthetics and Utah National Parks will also be part of the new offerings.

The selection process aimed to balance local, regional, and national brands while ensuring competitive pricing and high service standards. “The new airport is continually recognized as having one of the best concession programs in the country, which we have worked hard to achieve,” Wyatt added.

The New SLC Redevelopment Program has been ongoing since 2014.