Sacramento International Airport
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- Airlines regard infants as being under 24 months old.
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- More detailed information can be found here Traveling with children
Sacramento International Airport | SMF
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About Sacramento International Airport
Sacramento International Airport (IATA: SMF) is an international airport, located in Sacramento, California, USA. This airport serves the Greater Sacramento Area, and is the gateway to many attractions in Northern California, such as Yosemite National Park, Napa Wine Country, The River Delta and the Gold Discovery Site Sutter's Mill.
The airport is a focus city for Southwest Airlines, which carries about half of the airport's total passengers.
The airport was first opened in 1967 as Sacramento Metropolitan Airport, where it had one 8600ft runway. The airport was renamed to its current form, Sacramento International Airport, in 1998, when a new terminal was also opened.
Sacramento International Airport Location
The airport is located just 10 miles northwest of downtown Sacramento. Its exact location can be seen below on the map:
Facilities
The total airport space covers 6,000 acres of land, with two modern terminals. There are many dining and shopping options in the airport, along with other facilities to help you have a more enjoyable and comfortable experience.
Facilities Include:
Free WiFi
Mobile charging points
Free shuttle service between terminals
ATMs
Baby care facilities
Currency Exchange
Baggage trolleys
Quiet Room
Runways
| Direction | Length (m) | Length (ft) | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16L/34R | 2,623 | 8,605 | Concrete |
| 16R/34L | 2,621 | 8,598 | Asphalt |
Terminals
Terminal A
Terminal A has 13 gates, covering 15,000 sq m of ground and was opened in 1998. The terminal contains a newly modernised food court. The following airlines currently operate flights out of this terminal: Air Canada, American, Delta and United.
Terminal B
Terminal B has 19 gates, and was constructed in 1967 as the main terminal building at the time. The terminal is home to many airlines including Aeromexico, Contour, JetBlue, Sun Country and Volaris.
Airlines that fly to Sacramento International Airport
| Aeroméxico | Air Canada Express | Alaska Airlines |
| American Airlines | American Eagle | Boutique Air |
| Contour Airlines | Delta Air Lines | Delta Connection |
| Frontier Airlines | Hawaiian Airlines | JetBlue |
| Southwest Airlines | Spirit Airlines | United Airlines |
| United Express | Volaris |
Top Destinations
Popular Domestic Destinations
| Rank | Airport | Passengers | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego, California | 557,000 | Alaska, Southwest |
| 2 | Los Angeles, California | 554,000 | American, Delta, Southwest, United |
| 3 | Seattle-Tacoma, Washington | 490,000 | Alaska, Delta, Southwest |
| 4 | Phoenix-Sky Harbor, Arizona | 446,000 | American, Southwest |
| 5 | Denver, Colorado | 383,000 | Frontier, Southwest, United |
| 6 | Las Vegas, Nevada | 311,000 | Frontier, Southwest, Spirit |
| 7 | Burbank, California | 294,000 | Southwest |
| 8 | Ontario, California | 267,000 | Southwest |
| 9 | Orange County, California | 267,000 | Southwest |
| 10 | Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas | 248,000 | American |
How to get to Sacramento International Airport
By Road
SMF is easily accessible by road via the Airport Blvd on the Interstate 5, exit 528.
By Public Transport
The Yolobus number 42 connects the airport to the local areas of Sacramento, Woodland and Davis.
The Sacramento Regional Transit will also be a good public transport option in the future, but the construction and implementation is yet to be complete.
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