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Sacramento International Airport

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Large airport · SMF

Sacramento International Airport.

Sacramento, California · 27 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.

4.4/5

Google rating

11,483 ratings

1

Operators based

27

Elevation ft

Scheduled service
Sacramento, CaliforniaELEV 27 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.4

Google rating

11,483

Google reviews

ratings on Google
1

Based operators

charter operators on the field
1

FBOs on field

ramp, fuel and handling
27

Field elevation

feet above sea level

Field standing

#76 / 152

California airports by Google rating

4.4★ across 11483 Google ratings , ranked against 152 rated CA fields.

9 nm

To the nearest alternate

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

Overview

Sacramento International Airport, listed as KSMF / SMF, is a large commercial airport in Sacramento, California. Field elevation is 27 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.

For charter flyers, SMF is a home base: REACH Air Medical Services, LLC operates from the field. The closest alternate fields are McClellan Airfield (MCC, 9 nm), Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC, 12 nm), and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR, 16 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 8,605-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.

Trip costs from SMF are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from SMF to plan your flight.

1 FBO serves KSMF. Run one? Become the preferred FBO

Ramp services

FBOs on the field

  • Modern Aviation Sacramento International Airport

    Your FBO? Claim it, free

    Wallace Sublett, General Manager wsublett@modern-aviation.com Touch down in SMF and utilize our state-of-the art facility and take advantage of our list of amenities. Catch a last-minute game at the Golden 1 Center, or go relax and play a few holes at a gold course nearby. Either way, there is an option for everybody in California’s Capitol.

    • Fuel
    • Hangar
    • Line Service 0500-2200 7 days/week, after hours on-call (fees apply); Front Desk 0600-2200 7 days/week
    • Unicom 122.95
    • Executive lounge
    • Customs
    • Conference room
    • Wi-Fi
    • Courtesy car
    • Shuttle
    • Car rental
    • Taxi
    • +14 more
    • Phone
    • Website
    • Address

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

What fliers highlight.

From the stored review texts

5/ 5 reviews

Terminal & facilities

“The atmosphere feels less crowded compared to some larger international airports, making arrivals and departures more comfortable.”

TOURLUK OTA5★ on Google

4/ 5 reviews

Easy in & out

“Sacramento International Airport is a clean, modern, and traveler-friendly airport in California 🇺🇸✈️ The airport offers a smooth travel experience with…”

TOURLUK OTA5★ on Google

2/ 5 reviews

Staff & service

“Sacramento International Airport is a clean, modern, and traveler-friendly airport in California 🇺🇸✈️ The airport offers a smooth travel experience with…”

TOURLUK OTA5★ on Google

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Field capability

ICAO

KSMF

IATA

SMF

FAA / Local

SMF

Elevation

27 ft

Coordinates

38.6954° N · 121.5910° W

Airspace

C · Charlie

Size

Large

Scheduled svc

Yes

Elevation vs CA fields

state range -210–7,135 ft

At 27 ft, SMF sits lower than 86% of the 164 California fields on the register.

Runways & aircraft access

2 runways

longest 8,605 ft

  • 17L/35R
    8,605 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
  • 17R/35L
    8,598 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted

Which aircraft can operate here

vs longest paved runway 8,605 ft

SMF's 8,605 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.

KSMF · Sacramento International Airport · Sacramento, CA

From the ramp

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Flight times from here

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

DestinationDistanceBlock time
Los Angeles (VNY)308 nm1h 7m
Las Vegas (LAS)345 nm1h 12m
Salt Lake City (SLC)461 nm1h 28m
Seattle (SEA)526 nm1h 37m
Scottsdale (SCF)559 nm1h 42m
Jackson Hole (JAC)572 nm1h 44m
Vail / Eagle (EGE)685 nm2h 0m
Aspen (ASE)687 nm2h 0m

Common questions

What size private jets can use SMF?
Sacramento International Airport's longest paved runway is 8,605 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 SMF?
Sacramento International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 8,605 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
Are there charter operators based at SMF?
Yes. 1 charter operator list Sacramento International Airport as a home base, including REACH Air Medical Services, LLC. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
Which FBOs are at Sacramento International Airport?
One FBO serves SMF: Modern Aviation Sacramento International Airport. 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 SMF?
The closest alternate is McClellan Airfield (MCC), about 9 nm away, followed by Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC) at 12 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
How long is a flight from SMF to major cities?
Typical block times on a midsize jet: Los Angeles about 1h 7m (308 nm), Las Vegas about 1h 12m (345 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 28m (461 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.

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