Tomorrow's Airport. Now Arriving.

Northern California’s favorite airport experience is about to get even better with plans to launch six major expansions. Over the next five years, an approximately $1.3 billion improvement will take SMF to new heights and new levels of awesome.

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Pedestrian Walkway

An improved, ADA compliant, walkway for all visitors between Terminal B and Concourse B built with future expansion in mind.

Construction Begins: Summer 2024
Expected Opening: Winter 2025

Terminal B Parking Garage

An additional 4,500-5,500 parking spaces west of Terminal B.

Construction Begins: Fall 2024
Expected Opening: Spring 2026

Milestones
  • July 11, 2023: County Board of Supervisors approved the release of Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
  • July 13, 2023: Issuance of Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
  • July 17, 2023: Terminal B Parking Garage Industry Day Webinar
  • July 26, 2023: Deadline to submit Letter of Interest (LOI) due
  • July 27, 2023: Mandatory In-Person Pre-Submittal Conference
  • August 22, 2023: Deadline to submit Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
  • April 9, 2024: Otto Construction Awarded Contract to Build 5,500 Space Parking Structure Near Terminal B

Ground Transportation Center

A new exit allowing for a better flow of traffic, and a hub to allow for a more efficient shuttle system.

Construction Begins: Spring 2024
Expected Opening: Summer 2026

New Terminal A Exit Road

A new exit allowing for a better flow of traffic, and a hub to allow for a more efficient shuttle system.

Construction Begins: Spring 2024
Expected Opening: Summer 2026

Additional Gates for Concourse B

Additional gates, additional ticketing area, baggage claim carousel and office space.

Construction Begins: Winter 2024
Expected Opening: Spring 2027

Terminal A Expansion

Additional gates, additional ticketing area, baggage claim carousel and office space.

Construction Begins: Winter 2024
Expected Opening: Spring 2027

Consolidated Rental Car Center

Relocation of our rental car facilities to the terminal area for a streamlined experience.

Construction Begins: Fall 2025
Expected Opening: AAA

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Request for Qualifications and Experience (RFQ&E) for Construction Management Inspection Services

Sacramento County Department of Airports (SCDA) invites qualified firms to submit Statement of Qualification and Experience from qualified Construction Management and Inspection Services, at Sacramento International Airport, to assist in the delivery of a large program of capital projects known as SMForward. To register for access to Opengov.com click here.

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Proposals are due February 16, 2024.

Request for Proposals - Community Workforce and Training Agreement Administrator Services at Sacramento International Airport

The County of Sacramento (County) Department of Airports (Department) is soliciting proposals from qualified firms, organizations, and service providers to provide administrator services for a Community Workforce and Training Agreement (CWTA) in conjunction with the construction of six large-scale capital projects comprising the County’s “SMForward” projects at Sacramento International Airport (SMF). The County anticipates awarding one agreement under this Request for Proposals (RFP).

Question Submission Deadline: April 12, 2024, 3:00pm
Addendum Issued (if necessary): April 19, 2024, 11:30pm
Submission Deadline: April 26, 2024, 2:00pm

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Sacramento International Airport Artwork Request for Proposals and Experience

Inviting artists and artist teams residing in the United States to submit qualifications for four major public art projects at SMF.

Project Timeline

RFQ&E Issuance: April 5, 2024
SOQ&E Submission Deadline: May 7, 2024, 4:00 pm
First Panel Review Meeting – Selection of Finalists: May 2024
Finalist Orientation Meetings: June 2024
Second Panel Review Meeting – Interview Finalists: August 2024
Artist Selected and Awarded Contract: August 2024
Contract Agreement Executed: September 2024
Artwork Fabrication: Pedestrian Walkway: September 2024 – November 2025
Artwork Installation: Pedestrian Walkway: Prior to November 8, 2025
Artwork Fabrication: Parking Garage: September 2024 – Winter 2026
Artwork Installation: Parking Garage: Winter 2026

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Apr 09 2024

Sacramento International Airport Invests in Second Parking Garage

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

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Mar 27 2024

Sacramento International Airport executes Community Workforce and Training Agreement

The CWTA will be applied to six of the seven projects that make up the SMForward expansion program at SMF.

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Jan 18 2024

Sacramento International Airport Advances in Critical Funding Program

SMF becomes one of the first airports in the nation to proceed to the creditworthiness phase of the TIFIA process.

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Mar 06 2023

SMF sees record-breaking passenger numbers in 2022, announces major expansion program to meet needs

Surge in passenger traffic emphasizes the need for multi-faceted growth plan at SMF

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Feb 01 2023

SMF Launches $1.3 Billion Expansion Project – SMForward

The initiative will expand parking, gates, and create a more seamless travel experience for passengers with the addition of new amenities and services.

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Sacramento County to fund $1.3 billion airport expansion with no local money

Posted on 7/7/2023 by bizjournals.com

Sacramento International Airport announces $1.3 billion expansion project

Posted on 2/7/2023 by archinect.com

Sacramento airport to launch US$1.3bn worth of upgrade projects in 2024

Posted on 2/6/2023 on constructiontechnology.media

Sacramento Airport Upgrades

Posted on 2/2/2023 by capradio.org

SMForward: The New Airport Improvement Program In Sacramento

Posted on 2/2/2023 by simpleflying.com

$1.3 billion in upgrades coming to Sacramento International Airport. Here’s what will change

Posted on 2/1/2023 by sacbee.com

Sacramento International Airport plans improvement projects over the next 7 years, costing about a billion dollars

Posted on 2/1/2023 by abc10.com

Sacramento International Airport plans new gates, walkway and more. Here are the renderings

Posted on 2/1/2023 by cbsnews.com

$1.3B worth of upgrades announced for the Sacramento International Airport

Posted on 2/1/2023 by sacbee.com

$1.3B expansion project announced for Sacramento International Airport. Here’s what’s planned

Posted on 2/1/2023 by kcra.com

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From Talking point for the Ribbon cutting:

In order to keep restrooms available to public use, the construction has been split into 3 phases. Today’s gathering marks the completion of the first phase which includes two restroom groups. The First Phase includes the downstairs restrooms next to the Starbuck’s combined with the large men’s and women’s restrooms near gate A-15. The next phase will be the restroom on the other side of Starbuck’s combined with a pair of men’s and women’s restrooms on the side of the food court upstairs in the concourse. The third and last phase will be the remaining two restrooms on the other side of the food court.

Phase 1 is complete, Phase 2 is on-going, and Phase 3 is scheduled to start in mid-April 2024 and be completed by October 2024.