Tomorrow's Airport. Now Arriving.

Northern California’s favorite airport experience is about to get even better with plans to launch seven major expansions. Over the next four 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 Began: 3rd Quarter 2024
Expected Opening: 2nd Quarter 2026

Terminal B Parking Garage

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

Construction Began: 4th Quarter 2024
Expected Opening: 4th Quarter 2026

Milestones

October 2024: Start Construction

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: 3rd Quarter 2025
Expected Opening: 3rd Quarter 2026

Concourse B Expansion

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

Construction Begins: 4th Quarter 2025
Expected Opening: 4th Quarter 2026

Terminal A Baggage Handling Improvement Project

An upgraded Baggage Handling System to improve baggage sorting, access, and controls.

Construction Begins: 2nd Quarter 2026
Expected Opening: 2nd Quarter 2027

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: 3rd Quarter 2026
Expected Opening: 3rd Quarter 2027

Consolidated Rental Car Center

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

Construction Begins: TBD
Expected Opening: TBD

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SMF Partner Balfour Beatty Solicitations

For information on opportunities with Balfour Beatty please visit HERE. Or Contact Jorge Vargas HERE.

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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Addendum #1

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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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.

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Feb 25 2025	Sacramento International Airport Invests $2M in Public Art to Enhance Passenger Experience Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is proud to announce a $2 million investment in three permanent art installations as part of its SMForward expansion. The artwork will be featured in the new Pedestrian Walkway, offering travelers an immersive and inspiring experience that reflects the region’s natural beauty, history, and culture. Read More

Feb 25 2025

Sacramento International Airport Invests $2M in Public Art to Enhance Passenger Experience

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is proud to announce a $2 million investment in three permanent art installations as part of its SMForward expansion. The artwork will be featured in the new Pedestrian Walkway, offering travelers an immersive and inspiring experience that reflects the region’s natural beauty, history, and culture.

Jan 08 2025	Sacramento International Airport Secures Historic TIFIA Loan for SMForward The Build America Bureau has officially executed a Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) loan with Sacramento International Airport (SMF), marking the first time funding for an airport project has been secured under the program. The loan will provide critical financing for the new Pedestrian Walkway, offering significant cost savings and supporting long-term infrastructure improvements. Read More

Jan 08 2025

Sacramento International Airport Secures Historic TIFIA Loan for SMForward

The Build America Bureau has officially executed a Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) loan with Sacramento International Airport (SMF), marking the first time funding for an airport project has been secured under the program. The loan will provide critical financing for the new Pedestrian Walkway, offering significant cost savings and supporting long-term infrastructure improvements.

Dec 04 2024	Sacramento County Department of Airports Releases RFQ for New Rental Car Facility The Sacramento County Department of Airports (SCDA), which operates Sacramento International Airport (SMF), today announced the release of a request for qualifications (RFQ) to identify a private developer to partner with the County and its stakeholders to deliver a new, state-of-the-art consolidated rental-car facility (ConRAC). Read More

Dec 04 2024

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

The Sacramento County Department of Airports (SCDA), which operates Sacramento International Airport (SMF), today announced the release of a request for qualifications (RFQ) to identify a private developer to partner with the County and its stakeholders to deliver a new, state-of-the-art consolidated rental-car facility (ConRAC).

Oct 02 2024	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. The state-of-the-art parking garage will include a passenger guidance system for parking, reserved parking, electric vehicle charging and desirable close-in, covered parking. Read More

Oct 02 2024

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. The state-of-the-art parking garage will include a passenger guidance system for parking, reserved parking, electric vehicle charging and desirable close-in, covered parking.

Sep 24 2024	SMF Successfully Completes $469 Million Bond Issuance to Support SMForward Sacramento County’s Department of Airports is pleased to announce the successful sale of $469.12 million in General Airport Revenue Bonds (GARBs), marking a significant step in financing its ambitious $1.3 billion infrastructure improvement program at Sacramento International Airport (SMF) called SMForward. Read More

Sep 24 2024

SMF Successfully Completes $469 Million Bond Issuance to Support SMForward

Sacramento County’s Department of Airports is pleased to announce the successful sale of $469.12 million in General Airport Revenue Bonds (GARBs), marking a significant step in financing its ambitious $1.3 billion infrastructure improvement program at Sacramento International Airport (SMF) called SMForward.

Aug 05 2024	Sacramento International Airport Breaks Ground on New Pedestrian Walkway Today, Sacramento International Airport (SMF) broke ground for its new Pedestrian Walkway, a key project in the SMForward program. The Pedestrian Walkway will connect Terminal B to Concourse B via a skybridge with moving sidewalks, escalators, and elevators along a panoramic corridor. The walkway project is vital to supporting passenger growth well into the future. Read More

Aug 05 2024

Sacramento International Airport Breaks Ground on New Pedestrian Walkway

Today, Sacramento International Airport (SMF) broke ground for its new Pedestrian Walkway, a key project in the SMForward program. The Pedestrian Walkway will connect Terminal B to Concourse B via a skybridge with moving sidewalks, escalators, and elevators along a panoramic corridor. The walkway project is vital to supporting passenger growth well into the future.

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Tomorrow's Airport. Now Arriving.

Pedestrian Walkway

Terminal B Parking Garage

Milestones

New Terminal A Exit Road

Concourse B Expansion

Terminal A Baggage Handling Improvement Project

Ground Transportation Center

Consolidated Rental Car Center

SMF Partner Balfour Beatty Solicitations

Sacramento International Airport Artwork Request for Proposals and Experience

Project Timeline

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

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

Sacramento International Airport Invests $2M in Public Art to Enhance Passenger Experience

Sacramento International Airport Secures Historic TIFIA Loan for SMForward

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

SMF Breaks Ground on Terminal B Parking Garage

SMF Successfully Completes $469 Million Bond Issuance to Support SMForward

Sacramento International Airport Breaks Ground on New Pedestrian Walkway

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