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 near Salt Lake City, Utah, on March 18 caused power outages and temporarily closed Salt Lake City International Airport (KSLC).
- The airport halted all air traffic, evacuated its tower and terminals, and conducted extensive infrastructure checks, including repairing a damaged water line.
- After approximately three hours of checks, the airport reopened to passengers following the initial disruptions.
- The FAA deployed a temporary mobile control tower and rerouted air traffic control operations to ensure continued service in the event of extended permanent tower unavailability.
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