Narrative:

On arrival to slc; we deviated for four thunderstorms north of the field. This took us to the west several miles and approach then vectored us back toward the field. Approach changed the runway expectation to 34R. We were then advised the field would be switching to a south flow and we were the last to land north. We acknowledged and called the field in sight. Approach subsequently cleared us for the visual to 34R. We configured; switched to tower; and reported left downwind for left base to 34R. We met stabilized approach criteria and completed the before landing checklist. At this time; tower asked if they could shut the ILS down since they were switching. Although familiar with the field and willing to help out ATC when possible; I requested the first officer ask to have it left on at least until we rolled out on final. I wanted to use all available navaids since it was night; multiple runways; and terrain in the area. The first officer conveyed this and reasoned that we didn't want to inadvertently end up on runway 35; a definite threat even at a familiar field. The tower controller was apparently annoyed with this and stated; 'fine; we'll leave it on until you're on the ground.' he then came back in a sarcastic tone and said; 'I was under the assumption you were cleared for a visual approach.' I directed the first officer to ignore the transmissions since we were now approximately 900' AGL and maneuvering onto final. At the first officer's 10-foot call; the centerline lights of runway 34R extinguished. The first officer stated as we exited the runway that the centerline lights went out at 10 feet. Tower acknowledged. We didn't know what had occurred; but it looked like a form of retribution for us not helping them out. Hopefully that was just coincidental. We definitely don't expect that form of unprofessionalism from ATC and in a human factors sense that could have been unsafe. I understand that ATC has a lot to do during a runway swap. However; the priority is the aircraft in flight. I think they were just rushing to complete the switch. Slow down. It was only an extra minute until we were safely out of the way.

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Title: Air carrier landing SLC; and last to land on Runway 34R before a runway change; was ask by ATC if the ILS could be turned off; reporter replied negatively and then noted the center line lights were turned off on landing flare.

Narrative: On arrival to SLC; we deviated for four thunderstorms north of the field. This took us to the west several miles and Approach then vectored us back toward the field. Approach changed the runway expectation to 34R. We were then advised the field would be switching to a south flow and we were the last to land north. We acknowledged and called the field in sight. Approach subsequently cleared us for the visual to 34R. We configured; switched to Tower; and reported left downwind for left base to 34R. We met stabilized approach criteria and completed the Before Landing checklist. At this time; Tower asked if they could shut the ILS down since they were switching. Although familiar with the field and willing to help out ATC when possible; I requested the First Officer ask to have it left on at least until we rolled out on final. I wanted to use all available NAVAIDS since it was night; multiple runways; and terrain in the area. The First Officer conveyed this and reasoned that we didn't want to inadvertently end up on Runway 35; a definite threat even at a familiar field. The Tower Controller was apparently annoyed with this and stated; 'Fine; we'll leave it on until you're on the ground.' He then came back in a sarcastic tone and said; 'I was under the assumption you were cleared for a visual approach.' I directed the First Officer to ignore the transmissions since we were now approximately 900' AGL and maneuvering onto final. At the First Officer's 10-foot call; the centerline lights of Runway 34R extinguished. The First Officer stated as we exited the runway that the centerline lights went out at 10 feet. Tower acknowledged. We didn't know what had occurred; but it looked like a form of retribution for us not helping them out. Hopefully that was just coincidental. We definitely don't expect that form of unprofessionalism from ATC and in a human factors sense that could have been unsafe. I understand that ATC has a lot to do during a runway swap. However; the priority is the aircraft in flight. I think they were just rushing to complete the switch. Slow down. It was only an extra minute until we were safely out of the way.

Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site as of April 2012 and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.