Sacramento International Airport named 4th best in US and Canada for customer service

Passenger Airline Service Quality (ASQ) surveys give SMF top marks

County Executive Selects Airport Director

Executive Director of Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport recommended for top job at SMF

EVA Airlines Takes Step Toward Potential Development at Executive

EVA Airlines, Taiwan’s second largest airline, has identified Executive Airport as the potential location for a U.S. based flight training school. The long term plan for this exciting development is the construction of a new flight training facility. The project could result in a $13-$15 million investment in Executive Airport, including classrooms, a cafeteria, dormitory housing for students, a maintenance hangar, shade hangars and a private apron. This development is consistent with the Draft Airport Master Plan. The first step in the project, a building lease, is on the agenda to be considered by the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors on March 12, 2013.

Tips to Help Take the Stress Out of Holiday Travel

Flying out or meeting friends and family at the airport, a little planning goes a long way in making spirits bright

SACOG Names Terminal B 2012 Regional Project of the Year

Award is given to projects that impact transportation, air quality, smart growth

Enjoy Live Holiday Entertainment at Terminal B

Performances will take place on selected times and days from Nov. 21-Dec. 23

Sacramento International Airport’s Terminal B Concessions Win North America Award of Excellence

Local restaurants and shops give Terminal B a sense of place; unique design and architecture offer exceptional airport experience

Sacramento International Airport Prepares for Busy Holiday Travel Season

Be prepared by arriving early, staying flexible, reading websites for info

Parking Lot Changes at Sacramento International Airport

Daily Surface Lot opens 24-7 and Maximum Rate Drops to $12/Day; Change Is Made to Adjust for Loss of Economy Lot Spaces

Terminal B named Real Estate Project of the Year by the Sacramento Business Journal

Terminal lauded for ease of use, architectural beauty, tech amenities

Volaris Coming to Sacramento International on Nov. 15, 2012

Volaris becomes 2nd international carrier to serve robust Mexico-Latin America air route

Airport Inaugurates New Service to Assist with Security Badge Clearances

Telos ID system will improve efficiencies, make badging process quicker for employees and business partners

Sacramento International Airport’s Terminal B Achieves LEED® Silver

Sacramento International Airport’s energy-efficient Terminal B has achieved LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council green building certification program. Terminal B is the largest airport terminal in the U.S. to achieve LEED Silver and to do so in two buildings constructed simultaneously.

Airport Concessions Program Wins National Award

Sacramento International competes against 15 airports to win Best Concessions Program Design award; concessionaires also fare well

SMF Receives $150,000 SMUD Rebate for Green Efficiencies at Terminal B

Terminal design saves enough greenhouse gases to plant 33,000 trees, take 165 cars off the road

Priority Security Lanes Now Available at Sacramento International Airport

Airlines' preferred customers can now access a Priority Lane at security checkpoints at both terminals

Holiday Parcels Temporarily Increase Mather Flights

Flight operations into Mather Airport will increase through Christmas due to seasonal increase in cargo volume

Enjoy Live Holiday Entertainment at Terminal B

Local entertainers will be performing Thursdays and Fridays in Terminal B throughout December

Sacramento International Airport’s New Terminal B Opens: First arrivals and departures

Sacramento International Airport’s new Terminal B will be open for business with its first arrivals on Wed., Oct. 5 and the first departures and official grand opening on Oct. 6.

Sacramento International’s Central Terminal B opens Thursday, October 6, 2011

Details and directions for the new terminal.

Sacramento International Receives $8.7 Million FAA Grant

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced this week that Sacramento International Airport will receive an $8.7 million Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant. The is the fourth installment in the seven year $59 million FAA Letter of Intent (LOI) funding program for the Big Build at Sacramento.

Equipment Change Reduces ATM Access at Sacramento International Airport for Two Days

Passengers at Sacramento International Airport will have limited access to ATMs on Tuesday, May 24 and Wednesday, May 25 to accommodate an equipment change.

Sacramento International Airport Announces Aeromexico Service Starting July 16

On July 16, Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, will begin daily nonstop service to Guadalajara, Mexico from Sacramento International Airport (SMF), Gateway to Northern California and the World.

Construction Detours Pedestrians, Shifts Traffic at Sacramento International Airport

Drivers and pedestrians are urged to exercise caution and patience when driving at Sacramento International Airport (SMF) through the summer. Road work is underway to construct a traffic circle to control traffic flowing between Terminal A and Terminal B for the near-future and Terminal A and Central Terminal B by the end of 2011.

Sacramento International Airport Wins Airport Revenue News Best Customer Service Award

Airport Revenue News (ARN) proved that Sacramento International Airport’s (SMF) goal of “providing customer service second to none” isn’t just another mission statement. At the ARN 2011 Best Airport & Concessionaire Awards SMF was announced as the Airport with the Best Customer Service in the medium sized airports category.

Sacramento County Airport System Contributes $4 Billion a Year to Local Economy

Every year the Sacramento County Airport System creates 11,000 jobs with a payroll of $442.5 million and contributes approximately $4 billion to the local economy, according to the Airport System’s most recent Economic Impact Study.

Lisa Stanton Named Sacramento County Airport System Chief Operating Officer

Today the Sacramento County Airport System announced that Lisa Stanton, former Chief Administrative Officer has been named Chief Operating Officer (COO). In her role , Stanton will direct the activities of the Operations and Maintenance divisions responsible for security, aircraft rescue and firefighting, operation and maintenance of Sacramento International Airport, Mather Airport, Executive Airport and Franklin Field.

New Survey Key to Sacramento County Airport System Website Success, User Friendliness

“Today, a website shapes a customer’s first impression of an agency such as the Sacramento County Airport System,” said Hardy Acree, Director of Airports. “Survey methods offer the opportunity to better understand the needs of our diverse customers beyond the basics of accessibility tools and information.”

Airport Seeks Local Creativity for Time Capsule Ideas

What do a local restaurant menu, a pre-loaded MP3 player with chart-topping songs, and souvenirs from the American River Parkway have in common? All three are being considered for inclusion in the New Central Terminal B 2011 Time Capsule at Sacramento International Airport.

Holiday Parcels Temporarily Increase Mather Flights

Mather Airport anticipates increased flight operations through January in response to the normal increase in cargo parcel volume during the holidays. Cargo operations account for approximately 8 daily operations per day, on average.

Sacramento International Airport Ready for Busy Thanksgiving Travel Week

Travelers rushing to visit family and friends for Thanksgiving by way of Sacramento International Airport can reduce holiday travel stress by being well prepared for departure. With new secondary screening procedures and Big Build construction continuing, travelers and those picking up loved ones at the airport need to be aware of some changes.

‘Tis the Season: Sacramento International Airport Holiday Travel Season Kicks off This Week

Sacramento International Airport stands ready to serve holiday travelers with traffic management plans, travel tips and live entertainment. The Air Transport Association predicts that 24 million passengers will fly during the Week of Thanksgiving.

Two Million Labor Hours Invested to Date for Sacramento International Airport’s Big Build

The Big Build, the largest capital improvement program in Sacramento County history, has surpassed two million labor hours invested in the program from June 2008 September 2010. To date, the hours have resulted in wages of over $75 million in paid wages.

Retail Recommendations for New Airport Terminal Mix Local Flair with National Brands

Passengers at Sacramento International Airport can expect to find last minute necessities, travel gadgets, gifts and local products when the new Central Terminal B opens in late 2011

Sacramento International’s Recommended Central Terminal B Food and Beverage Concessions

Travelers eagerly anticipating the debut of Sacramento International Airport’s state-of-the-art Central Terminal B in late 2011 have another reason to hunger for the opening. On Oct. 5, 2010, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors will be asked to approve the evaluation panel’s recommendation to award contracts to four concessionaires.

Sacramento International Airport Nonstops to Mexico Return

Alaska Airlines will begin nonstop service from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Guadalajara, Mexico (GDL) using Boeing 737-800 aircraft beginning December 16, 2010.

Sacramento County Airport System Closes Big Build Bond Sale

On August 25, 2010 the Sacramento County Airport System closed the sale of $128.3 million in tax exempt Series 2010 Senior Revenue Bonds. The sale secured the final portion of debt financing anticipated to be needed to complete the Big Build at Sacramento International Airport.

Big Build Update: First of Three Bridge Sections Installed

On Friday, July 23, 2010, the Big Build at Sacramento International Airport reached another milestone as the first of three bridge sections connecting the new terminal to elevator towers was hoisted into place. Two more sections will be installed this summer to connect the Terminal A Parking Garage with the new terminal.

Airport System Chief Administrative Officer named Sacramento Business Journal’s CFO of the Year

Today, Lisa Stanton, Chief Administrative Officer at the Sacramento County Airport System was named CFO of the Year in the Public Agency category by the Sacramento Business Journal at a ceremony at the Sheraton Grand Hotel.

Low-Flying Gulfstream Research Aircraft in Sacramento Region During Month of June

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Climate Research Facility plans to have a Gulfstream-1 research aircraft flying in the six-county greater Sacramento region during the month of June. The aircraft is anticipated to fly at approximately 1000 feet above the ground during the Carbonaceous Aerosols and Radiative Effects Study (CARES) flights.

Low-Flying Gulfstream Research Aircraft in Sacramento Region During Month of June

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Climate Research Facility plans to have a Gulfstream-1 research aircraft flying in the six-county greater Sacramento region during the month of June. The aircraft is anticipated to fly at approximately 1000 feet above the ground during the Carbonaceous Aerosols and Radiative Effects Study (CARES) flights.

Sacramento International Road Closure Returns

Sacramento International Airport will close the Terminal B split from Airport Boulevard effective Monday, May 3, 2010 through the end of terminal construction, currently scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2011. During the closure, vehicle traffic to terminal B will follow the same route as for Terminal A to support Big Build construction phasing.

Sacramento International Receives $8.6 Million FAA Grant

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded an $8.6 million Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant to Sacramento International Airport this week. The is the second installment in the seven year $59 million FAA Letter of Intent (LOI) funding program for the Big Build at Sacramento.

Temporary Road Closure Reroutes Traffic at Sacramento International

Sacramento International Airport will temporarily close the Terminal B split from Airport Boulevard Wednesday, March 24 at 8 a.m. through Tuesday, March 30, 2010 to support Big Build construction phasing. During the closure, all vehicle traffic to the terminals will follow the same route in front of both terminals.

SCAS Names New Agency of Record for Advertising, Marketing and Creative Services

Taking flight in a new direction, the Sacramento County Airport System (SCAS) has hired a new agency to handle all marketing and advertising efforts for the SCAS as well as the Big Build at Sacramento International Airport. Hiltachk Marketing Group of Sacramento, Calif. is the new agency of record.

Sacramento International to Detroit Metro Nonstop Flight Announced

Delta Airlines initiates nonstop service from Sacramento to Detroit Metro Airport on April 7, 2010. The new service links California ’s capital with the Detroit – also known as Motown and the Motor City.