Salt Lake City Airport Says Four New Concourse B Gates Open in July

As of June 2026, Salt Lake City International Airport says the next Phase 4 gate expansion arrives in July. The airport’s official New SLC timeline says four more Concourse B gates will open next month, with the final seven Phase 4 gates scheduled for October 2026.

That update gives travelers a clearer picture of how quickly the east side buildout is moving before the fall schedule shift. It also matters for airlines and passengers using Concourse B, because the airport says airline millwork, moving walkway testing, and concession buildout were all active in May.

What the July Gate Wave Means

The official future phases page frames July as the next practical milestone, not just a broad fall target. For travelers, that makes the expansion more actionable because it signals that the airport is moving from long range construction messaging into near term operating changes that can affect gate assignments and passenger flow.

The project is also bigger than a small gate count bump. The New SLC says Phase 4 includes a dozen new shops and restaurants, so the July opening is part of a larger effort to make Concourse B east more usable before the final seven gates arrive in October.

Why the May Construction Update Matters

The airport’s May 2026 construction update shows work that is much closer to passenger use than early structural framing. The official update says crews started airline millwork in gate hold areas, turned over concession spaces for buildout, and began moving walkway start up and testing.

That detail supports the July timing instead of leaving it as a vague target. It also gives travelers a practical signal that some summer trips may see a mix of newly opened facilities and active work zones as the airport finishes the rest of the east concourse buildout.

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