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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Your favorite airport is about to get even better.

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

Additional Gates for Consourse B & Terminal A Expansion

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

Construction Begins: Winter 2024
Expected Opening: Spring 2027

Terminal B Parking Garage

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

Construction Begins: Fall 2024
Expected Opening: Spring 2026

New Terminal A Exit Road & 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

Consolidated Rental Car Center

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

Construction Begins: Fall 2025
Expected Opening: Summer 2027

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Executive Program Management Consulting Services Request for Qualifications & Experience (RFQ&E)

The Sacramento County Department of Airports (Department) is soliciting statements of qualifications and experience from qualified executive program management consulting firms to provide Executive Program Management Consulting Services for the Department to assist in the delivery of a large program of capital projects known as SMForward at Sacramento International Airport.

Responses are due by March 20, 2023, 2:00 P.M. Pacific Daylight time.

Please click here for more information.

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Mar 06 2023

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

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

Posted on 2/1/2023 by kcra.com

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

Posted on 2/1/2023 by sacbee.com

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

Posted on 2/1/2023 by cbsnews.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

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

Posted on 2/1/2023 by sacbee.com

SMForward: The New Airport Improvement Program In Sacramento

Posted on 2/2/2023 by simpleflying.com

Sacramento Airport Upgrades

Posted on 2/2/2023 by capradio.org

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

Posted on 2/6/2023 on constructiontechnology.media

Sacramento International Airport announces $1.3 billion expansion project

Posted on 2/7/2023 by archinect.com

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