High Risk 🏟 Stadium / Mass Gathering Venue  ·  Utah

Salt Lake City International Airport UT

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE RISK PROFILE  ·  UTAH

7 / 10
Risk Score
Facility Type
🏟 Stadium / Mass Gathering Venue
Primary Risk Radius
10
mile zone
Secondary Risk Radius
30
mile zone

// Risk Intelligence

Risk Score7 / 10   High
Facility Type🏟 Stadium / Mass Gathering Venue
Operator / BranchSalt Lake City
Host CountySalt Lake County UT
Nearest CityWashington DC
Primary Risk Radius10 miles
Secondary Risk Radius30 miles

// Strategic Significance

Salt Lake City International is the primary Mountain West hub and Delta Airlines major western hub. It sits near the Wasatch Fault with serious earthquake risk. The 2020 magnitude 5.7 Magna earthquake struck while the airport was in COVID-reduced operations. Winter storms and wildfire smoke create recurring operational challenges.

// Civilian Impact Assessment

26 million annual passengers. Wasatch Fault earthquake risk is serious and documented. Winter storms regularly disrupt mountain hub operations.

// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance

I-80, I-215, North Temple. Salt Lake County Emergency Management coordinates earthquake and winter storm protocols.

// Counties Within Risk Zone

// Cities Within Risk Zone