Sacramento International Airport (KSMF) sits 10 miles northwest of downtown Sacramento, California. The field handles significant commercial service (Southwest, American, Delta, United, JetBlue, Alaska, Allegiant, Frontier, Spirit, Hawaiian) and a meaningful flow of business aviation, particularly the California state-government flow (state capital), the Sacramento corporate community (Sutter Health, Kaiser Permanente regional, Raley's), and the Lake Tahoe leisure flow (Tahoe is 100 miles east).
The two runways at KSMF (16L/34R 8,605 ft, 16R/34L 8,599 ft) handle every current business jet without restriction. Two FBOs (Atlantic Aviation and Signature) handle business movements. Field elevation is 28 feet, no density-altitude concerns. The dominant operational considerations are Central Valley summer heat (consistently 100°F+ July–August), tule fog in winter, and the structural California legislative calendar. The Sacramento Kings home games drive game-day flow. For Tahoe-bound charter, KTRK (Truckee, 90 minutes by car from Tahoe) and KMMH (Mammoth) are direct alternatives. Ground time to the State Capitol is 15–20 minutes; downtown Sacramento is 15; Folsom corporate corridor is 25–30; Lake Tahoe via I-80 is 2 hours.
Frequently asked questions about Sacramento International Airport
What is KSMF airport?+
KSMF is the ICAO code for Sacramento International Airport (IATA SMF), located in Sacramento, CA.
What does SMF stand for?+
SMF is the IATA code for Sacramento International Airport (ICAO KSMF) in Sacramento, CA.
Where is Sacramento International Airport?+
Sacramento International Airport is located in Sacramento, CA.
Does Sacramento International Airport have commercial airline service?+
Yes — Sacramento International Airport is served by scheduled airlines in addition to private aviation traffic.
How long is the runway at Sacramento International Airport?+
The longest runway at Sacramento International Airport measures 8,605 ft (2,623 m).
What is the elevation of Sacramento International Airport?+
Sacramento International Airport sits at 27 ft above sea level.
What timezone is Sacramento International Airport in?+
Sacramento International Airport operates on America/Los_Angeles.
How many private-jet empty legs are available at Sacramento International Airport?+
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