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The latest happenings at the Sacramento International Airport

9/28/26

FAA Awards Contract for New Air Traffic Control Tower at Sacramento International Airport

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded a design-build contract to Walsh Federal LLC for a new air traffic control tower at Sacramento International Airport (SMF), marking a major milestone in the long-planned replacement of the Airport’s existing tower, which has been in service since 1967.

9/17/26

SMF Parking Rate Changes Support New Garage and Customer Improvements

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) will adjust public parking rates when the new Parking Garage 2 opens later this year, supporting a major expansion and modernization of the airport’s parking system.

9/8/26

SMF Summer Internship Program Gives Students Hands-On Aviation Experience

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) congratulates its 2026 class of summer interns. The internship program gave four college students paid, hands-on experience across the diverse disciplines that keep an airport operating and growing.

8/25/26

Sacramento International Airport Receives $2.37 Million FAA Grant for Passenger Boarding Bridges

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) has been awarded $2.37 million from the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP) to fund three new passenger boarding bridges as part of the airport’s Concourse B expansion.

8/18/26

SMF Welcomes Temple Coffee, Bawk!, Nixtaco as Concessions Transformation Nears Completion

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) today celebrated the grand opening of Temple Coffee Roasters, Bawk! and Nixtaco, three locally owned brands operated by High Flying Foods that represent the latest milestone in the Airport's ongoing concessions redevelopment program.

7/14/26

Sacramento International Airport and Aeromexico Celebrate 15 Years of Service

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Aeromexico are celebrating 15 years of partnership, marking a milestone in the airline's longstanding commitment to connecting Northern California with Mexico.

7/9/26

Sacramento International Airport Seeks Public Input to Shape Next 20 Years of Growth

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) has launched a public survey as part of its Airport Master Plan update, inviting travelers, residents, and community members to share their priorities for the airport's future.

6/30/26

Café Bernardo Opens at Sacramento International Airport, Bringing Farm-to-Fork Dining to Terminal B

Sacramento County Department of Airports today celebrated the grand opening of Café Bernardo in Concourse B at Sacramento International Airport (SMF), marking another milestone in the airport’s ongoing effort to bring authentic, locally rooted dining experiences to travelers.

6/29/26

Local Flights Brews and Bites Opens at Sacramento International Airport, Bringing Pre-Security Dining Back to Terminal B

Sacramento County Department of Airports today celebrated the grand opening of Local Flights Brews and Bites at Sacramento International Airport (SMF), officially bringing pre-security dining back to Terminal B after more than six years.