Delta Air Lines has announced plans to invest up to $18 million in a new air cargo hub at Salt Lake City International Airport. The project is being developed in partnership with the Utah Inland Port Authority and Salt Lake City. The facility will involve the full renovation and modernization of a former United States Postal Service building, replacing Delta’s current cargo operations at the airport.
Peter Penseel, Senior Vice President – Delta Cargo, stated, “Delta is proud to partner with the UIPA and Salt Lake City International Airport to strengthen our cargo operations and better serve our customers in Utah and beyond. Transforming the former USPS facility into a modern cargo hub reflects our long-term commitment to Salt Lake City and the role it plays in our global network.”
Ben Hart, Executive Director of the Utah Inland Port Authority, commented on the significance of the project: “This project is a game changer for Utah’s air cargo infrastructure. It enhances our capacity, strengthens our supply chain and keeps Utah-manufactured goods here in-state rather than rerouting through coastal gateways.”
The facility is expected to open in 2027. Plans include warehousing space, refrigerated storage for temperature-sensitive goods such as pharmaceuticals and perishables, shipping and receiving areas, administrative offices, and a customer lobby.
Utah Governor Spencer J. Cox said, “Delta’s new cargo facility at Salt Lake City International Airport marks another key chapter in our partnership with the airline and I am confident this project will see benefits for Utah well into the future. Delta has long been a key part of Utah’s economy and a vital catalyst in our state’s continued growth. This investment not only strengthens our state’s role in the global supply chain but also creates new opportunities for businesses and communities across Utah.”
Delta currently operates more flights out of Salt Lake City than any other carrier combined, with 270 peak-day flights serving over 100 destinations worldwide.
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall highlighted Delta’s ongoing investments: “Delta’s footprint in Salt Lake City is like their partnership with us – it just keeps growing. Over the past year alone, they’ve added additional gates, nonstop routes, and a pilot training center. Now, this cargo facility is yet another investment that supports local businesses, deepens global connections, and builds resilient infrastructure for generations to come.”
In recent years, Delta has introduced new direct routes from Salt Lake City as well as opened its first full-motion flight simulator training facility outside Atlanta next to Salt Lake City International Airport.
Delta Cargo provides services that reach hundreds of destinations globally each year.
