News

Keep up with everything happening at the Sacramento County Department of Airports and our airports.

There is always something new going on at the Sacramento County Department of Airports. With ongoing development programs, community events and countless flights bringing both passengers and cargo to and from our airports each day, keeping up is key. Here you’ll find all the latest info and happenings throughout our airport system.

8/19/25

EVA Flight Training Academy Breaks Ground at Mather Airport

Ground was broken on the new dormitory at the EVA Flight Training Academy at Mather Airport which will include 87 studio apartments and six guest suites and will be located adjacent to the academy’s main campus.

SCDA News, MHR News

8/7/25

Airports Council International – North America Elects Cindy Nichol as Vice Chair

Airports Council International today announced that Cindy Nichol, Director of Airports for Sacramento County, has been elected to serve as Vice Chair of ACI-NA.

SCDA News

3/21/25

Notice of Exemption Determination Pursuant to the Surplus Land Act

Find the document here

SCDA News

1/28/25

Sacramento International Airport sets passenger record in 2024

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) served a record 13,634,838 passengers in 2024. This streak saw SMF break monthly passenger records multiple times throughout the year.

SMF News

12/19/24

Sacramento County Department of Airports Chooses Chris Wimsatt as Assistant Director

The Sacramento County Department of Airports (SCDA) announced the promotion of Chris Wimsatt to the recently created role of Assistant Director of Airports, effective December 29th, 2024.

SCDA News

12/19/24

Fly Festive: SMF Shares Holiday Travel Tips for a Jolly Journey

Holiday travelers at Sacramento International Airport (SMF) can expect a festive atmosphere with live music in the terminals, special holiday menus at bars and eateries, and extra staff at to keep lines moving.

SMF News

12/4/24

Sacramento County Department of Airports Releases RFQ for New Rental Car Facility

SCDA announced the release of a request for qualifications (RFQ) to deliver a new, state-of-the-art consolidated rental-car facility (ConRAC).

SMForward, SMF News

10/2/24

SMF Breaks Ground on Terminal B Parking Garage

SMF has broken ground on a new 5,500 space parking garage east of Terminal B, on the site of the recently closed Hourly Lot.

SMForward, SMF News

4/9/24

Sacramento International Airport Invests in Second Parking Garage

Otto Construction Awarded Contract to Build 5,500 Space Parking Structure Near Terminal B

SMF News, SMForward