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About Sacramento Airport

Sacramento International Airport is a public Airport located 10 miles northwest of downtown Sacramento, the state's capital, in Sacramento County, California, United States. It serves the Greater Sacramento Area, and the Sacramento County Airport System runs it. SMF has two terminals, as seen on the Sacramento International Airport map above.

Both long-term and short-term parking options are available at SMF Airport. They can be identified on the parking map. Several offsite parking lots offer online reservations.

The 24-hour Sacramento International Airport (SMF), which serves as a hub for more than a dozen major airlines and a commuter airline., It is the gateway to California's northern and capital regions. These offer non-stop flights from Sacramento to numerous US and international locations, including Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco. Sacramento Airport is the. Roughly 4.6 million passengers use Sacramento International Airport annually. So it's not hard to find your way around. However, the airport may feel packed at busy times.

Airport Quick Facts
Airport Name Sacramento International Airport
Airport Code SMF
Terminals 2 terminals
Airport Address 6900 Airport Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95837
Distance from Downtown Sacramento 11 miles
Official Website https://sacramento.aero/smf
Contact Number (916) 929-5411
No Of Destinations 42 non-stop destinations
Focus City for Southwest Airlines
Flight Status: Departures and arrivals www.way.com/smf/flight-status
TSA Wait Times www.way.com/smf/tsa-wait-times

Sacramento Airport terminals

SMF has two terminals situated at the airport's north end. It has a total of 32 gates. 13 of the gates are in terminal A, and 19 are in terminal B.

Although Terminals A and B are not directly connected, travelers can still travel between them by foot over pedestrian bridges that connect both structures to the terminal garage.

Vehicles may pick up and drop off passengers outside the terminals thanks to a network of access roads that encircle the parking areas. In addition, both terminals have parking garages outdoors, and the rental vehicle facility is near the east economy parking lot at the southern end of the station.

Terminal A is divided into two levels on the east side of the airport. The airline ticketing counters are on the lower level, outside the guarded area, while baggage claim is on the western side. Passengers may head to the departure concourse, where there is a good range of stores and eateries, after passing through security on the upper level.

The 13 gates of Concourse A are A1 to A5 and A10 to A17.

Terminal B can be found on the airport's west side, operating domestic and international flights. The Terminal has three levels: baggage claim and ground transportation on level 1, ticketing on level 2, and access to the parking garage from level 3.

Passengers must use an automated people mover to concourse B and pass through the security checkpoint before accessing the departures section. There are 19 gates in Concourse B, numbered B4 to B12 and B12 to B23.

How to get between the terminals at Sacramento Airport

Walking

Passengers can easily get between terminals by walking along the bridges that connect to the terminal parking garage. The approximate 7-minute walking trip is shown on the accompanying map. Level 2 is where you can reach the sky bridge from Terminal A, and level 3 is where you can access it from Terminal B.

Terminal Shuttle

The daily parking shuttle runs between Terminals A and B every 10 minutes and is free to ride. Shuttles operate from the transportation curbs outside of both terminals.

Automated People Mover (APM)

The APM transports passengers between Terminal B and concourse B.

More information on Sacramento Airport

EV parking

The parking garage, the Daily Lot, and the Free Waiting Area have EV charging stations.

There are two Level 2 electric vehicle charging outlets on each garage floor close to the Terminal A elevators. In addition to one paddle charging station, the Daily Lot has four Level 2 chargers.

There are twelve Level 1 electric vehicle charging outlets close to the elevators in Terminal B. Additionally, there are two charging stations on floors 2, 3, 4, and 6 and four charging stations, including two parking places designated for people with disabilities, on floor 5.

First-come, first-served policy governs the availability of EV chargers and the spaces assigned to them. It costs nothing to use the charging stations.

SMUD runs two Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations in the Free Waiting Area and a DC Fast Charger. For this service, there is a charge.

Accessible parking

Disability drivers are permitted to park in designated spaces in any lot at the posted rate if they have a valid disabled license plate or placard. The shuttle buses have lifts. However, the hourly parking lot and garage do not offer a shuttle service.

Pet Relief Areas in SMF

  • Terminal A Pet relief locations

Pre-security animal relief is available outside, to the structure's right, at curbside passenger pick-up/drop-off at Terminal A.

The post-security animal relieving facility for Terminal A is situated next to the restroom on the east (right side, after the TSA checkpoint) terminal wing, just before gate A1.

  • Terminal B Pet relief locations

Pre-security animal relief is available outside, to the structure's right, at curbside passenger pick-up/drop-off at Terminal B.

The post-security animal relieving area for Terminal B is situated next to the restroom on the east (right side, after the TSA checkpoint) terminal wing, just before gate B11.

Important phone numbers

  • General information: (916) 929-5411
  • Lost and Found: (916) 874 0701
  • Parking: 916 874 0825

Security and customs at Sacramento Airport

Terminals A and B have an SMF security checkpoint, which is open from 4 a.m. until the final flight departs.

PreCheck by TSA

At the security checkpoints, designated TSA PreCheck lanes are open during rush hour.

A TSA Enrollment Center for SMF is located in Terminal B's baggage claim area. The office is open from 8 a.m. to 12 and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday through Friday.

Global Entry

SMF participates in Global Entry and provides kiosks for travelers who have been given program approval.

The SMF does not have a Global Entry Enrollment Center. San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is the closest to a center.

Mobile Passport

For those who qualify, SMF has designated Mobile Passport Control lines where they can enter their arrival information from the app.

How to get to Sacramento Airport

You can get to Sacramento Airport by bus, train, shuttle taxi, rideshare, or driving down.

Bus

Route 142 is an express service that runs every 20 to 30 minutes between SMF and downtown Sacramento every day, according to the Sacramento Regional Transit District.

Yolobus: Routes 42A and 42B provide service to SMF, Davis, West Sacramento, and downtown Sacramento.

Public buses leave from zone 3 on the east commercial curb of Terminal B's ground transportation area and the center island outside of Terminal A.

Shuttles

SuperShuttle Express offers shared, and private shuttle rides for customers. Zone 3 of the Terminal A ground transportation area and Zone 4 of the Terminal B ground transportation area are where shuttles leave.

Taxi

Outside both terminals, you can hail a cab or reserve one through the Sacramento Independent Taxi Owners Association (SITOA). Zone 7 of the ground transit area and Zone 3 of the west commercial curb at Terminal B are where you may find the Terminal A rank.

Rideshare

Uber, Lyft, and Wingz are three ride-sharing companies permitted to run out of SMF. Vehicles may be parked curbside and picked up from Airport Boulevard in Terminal B and zone 6 of Terminal A's ground transportation area.

Driving directions to Sacramento Airport

From Downtown Sacramento

Drive I-5 N to exit 528. Stick to the right at the fork, follow signs for Airport/Garden Highway, and merge onto Airport Boulevard to access the terminals.

From Downtown San Francisco

Drive I-80 E and keep left to continue onto I-580 W/I-80 E. Keep going right at the fork to continue onto CA-113 N and follow signs for Woodland. Take exit 37 for Main Street towards Downtown/Woodland and turn right after Carl’s Jr. Use the right lane to take the slip road onto I-5 S and exit 528. Turn left onto Airport Boulevard to access the terminals.

Frequently asked questions

Does Sacramento have 2 airports?

There are two airports in Sacramento: the larger Sacramento International Airport (SMF), which handles both domestic and international flights, and the smaller Sacramento Executive Airport, which is situated three miles south of the city center.

How early do I need to be at the Sacramento airport?

A general guideline is two hours for international flights and an hour and a half for domestic flights. Remember that if you get there less than 45 minutes before your flight, you might not be allowed to check-in.

How far is Sacramento airport from the city?

The distance between Downtown Sacramento and Sacramento International Airport is 10.5 miles.

Is it cheaper to fly into Sacramento or San Francisco?

Sacramento is more expensive when we compare the actual travel costs of travelers between Sacramento and San Francisco.

How far is Sacramento from the LA flight?

In general, non-stop flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento arrive in 3 hours and 32 minutes. The two cities are 373 miles apart when traveling by plane.