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Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City International Airport

KSLC
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4,227ft
Elevation
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VFR
6°C
Mostly Cloudy • 9kt • 1028.20"
Observed: 20:54 UTC
VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.
Cloud Forecast
12k 8k 4k 0
21:00
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03:00
CLR
08:00
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13:00
CLR
18:00
CLR
Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling
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TAF valid until 00:00 local time
About Salt Lake City International Airport

Salt Lake City experiences mountain wave turbulence from Wasatch Range. Winter inversions create fog in the valley.

Is Salt Lake City Airport turbulent?

Salt Lake City sits in a valley surrounded by the Wasatch Mountains, creating mountain wave turbulence when winds are strong. The stable atmospheric layer between 12,000-18,000 feet is critical for wave formation. Winter brings snow and de-icing delays, while summer afternoon thunderstorms occasionally affect operations.

  • Wasatch Mountains create mountain wave turbulence
  • Stable layer at 12,000-18,000 feet critical for wave generation
  • Winter brings significant snow requiring de-icing operations
How do the mountains affect Salt Lake City flights?

When strong winds blow perpendicular to the Wasatch Range, mountain waves form on the downwind side. These invisible oscillations can cause significant turbulence at altitude. Pilots familiar with the area know to expect bumps when conditions align. The effect is most pronounced during winter and spring when the jet stream passes over Utah.

When is the best time to fly from Salt Lake City?

Late spring (May-June) and early autumn (September-October) offer the most stable conditions. Winter brings snow and occasional mountain wave activity. Summer afternoons can see thunderstorms develop over the mountains. Morning flights generally face fewer weather challenges year-round.

Is turbulence at Salt Lake City dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Salt Lake City?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

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Delta Air Lines
TPA 23:41 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
XE9138
Jsx Air
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B672
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DL DL732
airbus a319-114
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DL DL3721
21:50
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SLC PHX
WN WN2102
21:50
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SLC PSC
DL DL1712
21:50
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SLC LAS
DL DL1662
21:50
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SLC IDA
DL DL2608
airbus a220-100
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SLC GEG
DL DL1466
21:50
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SLC BZN
DL DL2275
21:50
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SLC PDX
DL DL1373
21:50
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SLC MSO
DL DL1723
21:54
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1I929
21:55
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SLC MIA
DL DL2040
21:55
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SLC GEG
DL DL1466
21:55
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SLC ONT
DL DL1614
21:55
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SLC MFR
DL DL3722
21:55
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SLC SMF
WN WN2863
21:55
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SLC FCA
DL DL1464
21:59
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SLC FCA
DL DL1464
21:59
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SLC DEN
F9 F93220
airbus a320-251n
22:00
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SLC LAX
DL DL9979
22:00
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SLC APA
LBQ420
22:00
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SLC LIM
DL DL193
boeing 767-332(er)
22:00
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SLC BOI
DL DL2111
22:04
Local
SLC LAX
FX FX716
22:05
Local
SLC SMF
WN WN648
22:10
Local
SLC LAS
DL DL1662
22:10
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SLC DEN
WN WN3594
boeing 737-8h4
22:20
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SLC ATL
DL DL8788
22:20
Local
SLC IDA
OO OO6484
22:25
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SLC OAK
WN WN4237
22:30
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SLC BJC
KG KG978
22:30
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SLC LAS
1I925
22:30
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SLC BOS
B6248
22:33
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SLC LAS
F91507
22:35
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SLC MCO
DL DL2069
22:35
Local
SLC SAN
F9 F91901
airbus a320-251n
22:39
Local
SLC IDA
OO OO4757
22:40
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SLC PHX
F91439
22:40
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SLC BOS
B6248
22:41
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SLC PHX
F91439
22:43
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SLC SAN
F9 F91901
airbus a320-251n
22:45
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SLC BOI
DL DL2111
22:45
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SLC PSC
DL DL1712
22:45
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SLC LAX
DL DL1197
22:45
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SLC LAX
DL DL1857
22:45
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OO OO4279
embraer e175lr
22:45
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SLC SGU
AA AA4279
22:45
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SLC SGU
DL DL4279
22:45
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SLC SEA
DL DL2998
22:45
Local
SLC PHX
DL DL1496
22:45
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SLC SAN
DL DL1202
22:49
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SLC SMF
DL DL1582
22:50
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SLC PHX
DL DL1496
airbus a321-271nx
22:50
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SLC OAK
DL DL3797
22:50
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SLC PSC
DL DL732
airbus a319-114
22:50
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SLC MFR
DL DL3722
22:50
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SLC PDX
DL DL1373
22:50
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SLC MEM
FX FX1230
22:50
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SLC MSO
DL DL1723
22:55
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SLC SFO
DL DL1091
22:55
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SLC OAK
WN WN1841
22:56
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SLC ONT
DL DL1614
22:59
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SLC LAS
F91507
22:59
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SLC SJC
DL DL1272
22:59
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SLC RDM
DL DL3756
22:59
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SLC RNO
DL DL1607
22:59
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SLC GEG
DL DL1466
23:00
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SLC LAS
AC AC7038
23:00
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SLC SFO
DL DL8926
23:00
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SLC DAL
AC AC7020
23:00
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SLC DEN
DL DL8924
23:00
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SLC LAS
DL DL8947
23:00
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SLC SAT
DL DL8942
23:00
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SLC SMF
DL DL8941
23:05
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SLC MIA
DL DL2040
23:06
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SLC JFK
B672
23:07
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SLC CLT
AA AA1697
23:07
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SLC CLT
AA AA2676
23:11
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SLC MEM
FX FX1380
23:12
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SLC BOS
DL DL696
23:12
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SLC APA
1I433
23:15
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SLC EWR
UA UA1868
23:16
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SLC CLT
AA AA3181
23:20
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SLC ATL
DL DL912
23:25
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SLC ATL
DL DL912
23:25
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SLC LAS
DL DL1662
23:28
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SLC MIA
AA AA2497
23:30
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SLC LAX
DL DL8934
23:30
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SLC AUS
SY SY8701
23:30
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SLC EWR
UA UA1868
23:30
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SLC RKS
TJ
23:30
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SLC PHL
DL DL2075
23:31
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SLC BOS
DL DL696
23:31
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SLC MIA
AA AA2497
23:35
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SLC MCO
DL DL2069
23:35
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SLC BWI
WN WN4466
23:35
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SLC BWI
WN WN3145
23:40
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SLC IAD
UA UA1334
23:40
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SLC BWI
DL DL2079
23:41
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SLC TPA
DL DL2077
airbus a321-271nx
23:45
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SLC SCF
XE XE9138
23:45
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SLC JFK
B672
airbus a220-300
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