Delta invests in new cargo facility at SLC airport

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Delta Air Lines will be partnering with Salt Lake City (SLC) and the Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) to create a new cargo hub at the SLC International Airport.

According to a recent announcement from Delta, the company will be investing in a new state-of-the-art cargo hub at the Salt Lake City International Airport (SLCIA). SLCIA is the airline’s Mountain West hub.

Reportedly, the new hub will be at a former United States Postal Service building and will feature warehousing, refrigerated storage for temperature-sensitive goods, and a customer lobby.

“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,” said Peter Penseel, Senior Vice President of Delta Cargo. “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.”

“This project is a game changer for Utah’s air cargo infrastructure,” said Ben Hart, Executive Director of the Utah Inland Port Authority. “It enhances our capacity, strengthens our supply chain and keeps Utah-manufactured goods here in-state rather than rerouting through coastal gateways.”

The new hub is scheduled to open in 2027 and will be the result of up to an $18 million investment from Salt Lake City, UIPA, and Delta.

Reportedly, this new cargo hub will help grow Delta Airline’s presence in Salt Lake City, though the airline already operates more flights out of SLC than other carriers.

“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,” said Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox.

Delta has long been a key part of Utah’s economy and a vital catalyst in our state’s continued growth,” Governor Cox added, “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’s footprint in Salt Lake City is like their partnership with us – it just keeps growing,” said Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall. “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.”