A 5.7-magnitude earthquake knocked out power in Utah and required the temporary closure of Salt Lake City International Airport (KSLC). The seismic event on March 18 prompted runway and control-tower checks, halting air traffic arriving and departing the airport. The earthquake, centered about 10 miles west of the city near Magna, Utah, began at 7:09 a.m., according to news reports.
Earthquake Requires Temporary Closure of SLC Airport
Key Takeaways:
- A 5.7-magnitude earthquake in Utah caused power outages and led to the temporary closure of Salt Lake City International Airport (KSLC).
- The airport closure resulted in halted air traffic, facility evacuations, and a damaged water line on Concourse D, which was subsequently repaired.
- The FAA implemented temporary measures, including placing a mobile control tower and operating TRACON from the Salt Lake Air Route Traffic Control Center, to ensure continued air traffic services.
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