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

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

11/19/21

October 2021 Sets Record for Monthly SMF Traffic

SMF recorded more than 1 million passengers in October 2021, making it the second time this year that monthly traffic has exceeded 1 million.

SCDA News

11/10/21

SCDA Lauds House Passage of Infrastructure Bill

President Biden set to sign law that will provide $25 billion in crucial funding for airport infrastructure

SCDA News

6/23/21

Sacramento County Department of Airports Awarded Airport Rescue Plan Act Grants

FAA to award $48.6 million to Sacramento County Airports for pandemic recovery efforts

SCDA News

6/4/21

Sacramento County Airport Fire and Cosumnes CSD Fire Department to Conduct Controlled Training Burn

Cosumnes CSD Fire Department and Sacramento County Airport Fire have partnered together to conduct controlled wildland training fires at Franklin Field Airport near Elk Grove between June 7 - 12.

SCDA News

11/27/17

Airport On Track to Have a Record-Breaking 2017; Growth Rate Up 6.8% Year-to-Date

New & added flights, bigger planes offer more options to Sacramento travelers

SCDA News