Even without the typical number of international and business visitors, the Salt Lake City International Airport reports that air travel is back to pre-pandemic levels. This is due to a travel boom to Utah, as the state is a top travel destination with a wide variety of high-demand, outdoor activities.

“Salt Lake is definitely back. The airport is back. Flying is back,” said Bill Wyatt, the airport’s executive director. “We’re pretty much back to where we were pre-pandemic in Salt Lake,” Wyatt said. “We’re at 105% of where we were in 2019, and that puts Salt Lake City International at the top of the list.” Wyatt said he expects some record-breaking days at the airport this summer, despite the reduced level of international travel. Read more.