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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.

4/8/26

SMF Earns Multiple Gold ADDY Awards for Award-Winning Campaigns

SMF received a Gold ADDY Award for its SMForward campaign in the Regional/National Consumer Campaign category, along with a Gold ADDY Award for its “Fear of Not Flying” television commercial.

3/30/26

Sacramento County Department of Airports Names Harry Barrett, Jr. as Assistant Director

The Sacramento County Department of Airports (SCDA) announced the hiring of Harry Barrett, Jr. AAE as Assistant Director of Airports, effective May 26, 2026.

1/26/26

Sacramento International Airport Sets New Records in 2025, Accelerates Growth and Expansion

Sacramento International Airport sets 2025 passenger records, expands nonstop flights, adds new routes, and advances major upgrades for a top travel experience.

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