Despite an earthquake, a pandemic and design changes, the first phase of Salt Lake City International Airport’s (SLC) $4.1-billion upgrade opened to passengers on time on Sept. 15. Delivered by two joint ventures, the new 909,000-sq-ft central terminal and two concourses feature context-sensitive art installations that reflect the region’s famous slot canyons.
Airport officials closed three old terminals overnight on the eve of the 45-gate terminal’s opening rather than phasing them out, saving about $300 million, says Bill Wyatt, SLC director.