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Northern California's gateway serving the Sacramento region.
Opened
1967
Location
Sacramento, United States
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is the primary commercial airport serving Sacramento, California, and the greater Sacramento Valley region. Located approximately 10 miles northwest of downtown Sacramento, it serves as a key hub for domestic travel and offers select international routes.
The airport completed a major modernization project in 2011 with the opening of Terminal B, significantly expanding capacity and improving passenger amenities. It is operated by the County of Sacramento Department of Airports and handles millions of passengers annually.
SMF serves as a focus city for Southwest Airlines and offers connections to major hubs across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, making it the second-busiest airport in the greater San Francisco Bay Area and Central California region.
Terminals
The airport has two terminals, Terminal A and Terminal B, connected by an underground walkway with a moving sidewalk system.
Getting to & from
Sacramento Regional Transit's light rail Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Sacramento, and numerous ground transportation options including taxis, rideshares, and shuttle services are available.
Airlines here
Major airlines serving SMF include Southwest Airlines (the dominant carrier), United, American, Delta, Alaska Airlines, and Spirit, among others.
Notable facts
- ›Terminal B opened in 2011 as part of a $1.4 billion modernization program.
- ›SMF is one of the few U.S. airports where both terminals share a single security checkpoint area.
- ›The airport is located in Sacramento County, unincorporated, near the community of North Sacramento.
- ›Southwest Airlines operates more flights out of SMF than any other carrier.
- ›The airport covers approximately 6,000 acres of land.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
