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Sacramento Mather Airport

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Medium airport · MHR

Sacramento Mather Airport.

Sacramento, California · 98 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.

4.6/5

Google rating

170 ratings

1

Operators based

98

Elevation ft

Sacramento, CaliforniaELEV 98 FTMedium airport
4.6

Google rating

170

Google reviews

ratings on Google
1

Based operators

charter operators on the field
2

FBOs on field

ramp, fuel and handling
98

Field elevation

feet above sea level

Field standing

#41 / 152

California airports by Google rating

4.6★ across 170 Google ratings , ranked against 152 rated CA fields.

8 nm

To the nearest alternate

McClellan Airfield (MCC), 6 fields within 50 nm.

Overview

Sacramento Mather Airport (KMHR / MHR) is a mid-sized airport serving Sacramento, California. The field lies at an elevation of 98 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.

Charter departments call it home: Pacific Jet Charter bases aircraft at MHR. Useful alternates include McClellan Airfield (MCC, 8 nm), Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC, 10 nm), and Sacramento International Airport (SMF, 16 nm). MHR offers 2 runways, the longest 11,301-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.

Quotes for flights out of MHR vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from MHR, or browse verified operators serving the area.

2 FBOs serve KMHR. Run one? Become the preferred FBO

Ramp services

FBOs on the field

  • Mather Jet Center logo

    Mather Jet Center

    Your FBO? Claim it, free

    Whether you’re visiting Sacramento or simply making a stop, Mather Jet Center offers a warm welcome and an unmatched level of service in the region. Our experienced team takes pride in delivering top-notch professionalism with the genuine hospitality the Sacramento Valley is known for.

    • Fuel
    • Hangar
    • Mon-Fri 6:00 AM - 5:30 PM; Sat-Sun 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; call-out available after hours at 916-JET-JetA
    • Unicom 122.95
    • Conference room
    • Wi-Fi
    • Cafe
    • Shuttle
    • Car rental
    • Restrooms
    • Hotel help
    • Hangar
    • +11 more
    • Phone
    • Website
    • Address
  • Modern Aviation Sacramento Mather

    Your FBO? Claim it, free

    Wallace Sublett, General Manager wsublett@modern-aviation.com Come and land on one of the largest ramp and runway combinations in the U.S! Avoid the hustle of Sacramento by landing right outside of Capitol city, yet still only be a short drive from downtown.

    • Fuel
    • Hangar
    • Line Service 0500-2200 7 days/week; Front Desk 0600-2200 7 days/week; after hours on-call (fees apply)
    • Unicom 122.95
    • Conference room
    • Wi-Fi
    • Courtesy car
    • Car rental
    • Taxi
    • Restrooms
    • Hotel help
    • Hangar
    • +10 more
    • Phone
    • Website
    • Address

Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.

What fliers highlight.

From the stored review texts

3/ 5 reviews

Easy in & out

“I highly recommend Sacramento Mather Airport to anyone looking for a convenient and efficient travel experience.”

alexis prenatt5★ on Google

3/ 5 reviews

Terminal & facilities

“The facility is clean, and the staff I've encountered have always been professional, friendly, and helpful.”

alexis prenatt5★ on Google

2/ 5 reviews

Staff & service

“The facility is clean, and the staff I've encountered have always been professional, friendly, and helpful.”

alexis prenatt5★ on Google

Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Sacramento Mather Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.

Field capability

ICAO

KMHR

IATA

MHR

FAA / Local

MHR

Elevation

98 ft

Coordinates

38.5547° N · 121.2980° W

Airspace

D · Delta

Size

Medium

Scheduled svc

No

Elevation vs CA fields

state range -210–7,135 ft

At 98 ft, MHR sits lower than 70% of the 164 California fields on the register.

Runways & aircraft access

2 runways

longest 11,301 ft

  • 04R/22L
    11,301 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
  • 04L/22R
    6,081 ft × 150 ftAsphaltUnlit

Which aircraft can operate here

vs longest paved runway 11,301 ft

MHR's 11,301 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.

  • Turboprop3,000 ft
  • Light Jet3,500 ft
  • Midsize Jet4,500 ft
  • Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
  • Heavy Jet5,500 ft
  • VIP Airliner6,000 ft

Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.

Based charter operators1

Access & alternates

Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.

KMHR · Sacramento Mather Airport · Sacramento, CA

From the ramp

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Flight times from here

Approximate nonstop block times from MHR on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.

DestinationDistanceBlock time
Los Angeles (VNY)294 nm1h 5m
Las Vegas (LAS)329 nm1h 10m
Salt Lake City (SLC)451 nm1h 27m
Seattle (SEA)536 nm1h 39m
Scottsdale (SCF)543 nm1h 40m
Jackson Hole (JAC)565 nm1h 43m
Vail / Eagle (EGE)672 nm1h 58m
Aspen (ASE)675 nm1h 58m

Common questions

What size private jets can use MHR?
Sacramento Mather Airport's longest paved runway is 11,301 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
What is the longest runway at MHR?
Sacramento Mather Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 11,301 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
Are there charter operators based at MHR?
Yes. 1 charter operator list Sacramento Mather Airport as a home base, including Pacific Jet Charter. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
Which FBOs are at Sacramento Mather Airport?
2 FBOs serve MHR: Mather Jet Center and Modern Aviation Sacramento Mather. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
What is the nearest major airport to MHR?
The closest alternate is McClellan Airfield (MCC), about 8 nm away, followed by Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC) at 10 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
How long is a flight from MHR to major cities?
Typical block times on a midsize jet: Los Angeles about 1h 5m (294 nm), Las Vegas about 1h 10m (329 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 27m (451 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.

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