The actual maximum walk is less than that, so distances on what airport is further depends on how you measure. That’s nearly a mile and a half, but it includes the use of moving walkways, escalators and trains. In Denver, walking from the curb to the furthest terminal gate, which is C67, is 8,040 feet.

However, when compared with other airports, Salt Lake’s longest walk isn’t the longest in the country. Salt Lake provides carts within the tunnel for those who need them. There is no doubt those distances can be difficult for the elderly and less mobile. The mid-course tunnel itself is about 1,200 feet, which measures about a quarter mile. It turns out, the walk to the furthest B-Gate is 3,350 feet, which is roughly 0.64 miles. It may feel like 47 miles, but really, how long is it? We decided to do the trek and go over maps the Salt Lake airport provided. (hint: SLC isn't the longest) #ksltv /YtJUT6vLFe You've probably heard or read the 'longest airport walk ever' comments about the new But is it really? How far is it? And how does it compare to other airports? I spent a few days finding out. “People have strong opinions about airports, particularly home-towners, right? And so, I get that,” Wyatt said. 7, the comments include things like, “We’re all too exhausted from pushing a wheelchair 47 miles to our gate.” He is proud of all the accolades and awards the new airport has received, but he also knows that walk is what people always talk about.įor example, this past October, the airport posted on its Facebook page about a new business opening, and the comments are mostly, “After the hike to terminal B you better offer oxygen.”

Wyatt is the director of the Salt Lake City International Airport.

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