Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 7:47 AM - For Immediate Release
Sac Intl Airport Served Over 1 Million Passengers in May
SACRAMENTO - Sacramento International Airport achieved a significant milestone in May 2018, serving over one million passengers in a single month. The last time this benchmark was reached was in July 2007.
Sacramento International Airport served 1.052 million passengers in May 2018, marking a 12.3 percent increase in passenger traffic over May 2017. The number of available seats grew 11.8 percent in May compared to the same period last year.
With eight new nonstop markets added during the past twelve months and additional capacity to existing destinations, the airport expects to continue serving at least one million passengers in the months of June, July, and August.
“Our outstanding passenger loyalty and strong airline partnerships have combined to build our momentum. The SMF team strives to continually expand our nonstop destinations and the results are showing,” said Mark Haneke, manager of air service development and marketing for the Sacramento County Department of Airports.
ABOUT SACRAMENTO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Sacramento International Airport offers more than 155 daily nonstop flights on 12 domestic and international carriers to 37 destinations. It is administered by the Sacramento County Department of Airports, which is responsible for planning, developing, operating, and maintaining the county’s four airports: Sacramento International Airport, Executive Airport, Mather Airport, and Franklin Field.
The regional economic impact of the Sacramento County Airport System is more than $4 billion annually. For more information, visit http://www.smf.aero
The Sacramento County Department of Airports is responsible for planning, developing, operating and maintaining the county’s four airports: Sacramento International Airport, Executive Airport, Mather Airport and Franklin Field. Sacramento International Airport offers more than 155 daily nonstop flights on 12 domestic and international carriers to 36 destinations. The regional economic impact of the Sacramento County Department of Airports is more than $4 billion annually. For more information, visit sacramento.aero.