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

Airports / California / MHR
Sacramento, California · 98 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.6/5
Google rating
170 ratings
1
Operators based
98
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Based operators
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Field elevation
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.
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
Mather Jet Center
Your FBO? Claim it, freeWhether 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.
Modern Aviation Sacramento Mather
Your FBO? Claim it, freeWallace 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.
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
“I highly recommend Sacramento Mather Airport to anyone looking for a convenient and efficient travel experience.”
alexis prenatt5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
“The facility is clean, and the staff I've encountered have always been professional, friendly, and helpful.”
alexis prenatt5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
“The facility is clean, and the staff I've encountered have always been professional, friendly, and helpful.”
alexis prenatt5★ on Google
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ICAO
KMHR
IATA
MHR
FAA / Local
MHR
Elevation
98 ft
Coordinates
38.5547° N · 121.2980° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
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.
2 runways
longest 11,301 ft
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.
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.
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
Location
Open the full mapKMHR · Sacramento Mather Airport · Sacramento, CA
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Approximate nonstop block times from MHR on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 294 nm | 1h 5m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 329 nm | 1h 10m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 451 nm | 1h 27m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 536 nm | 1h 39m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 543 nm | 1h 40m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 565 nm | 1h 43m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 672 nm | 1h 58m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 675 nm | 1h 58m |
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