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Sacramento International Airport Guide (SMF)

Airport info
Code: SMF
Address:
6900 Airport Boulevard, Sacramento, California 95837, United States
Location:

Sacramento International Airport is situated 19km (12 miles) north of Sacramento.

Number of terminals: 2 Dialling code: +1
Telephone:
(916) 929 5411.
Timezone: GMT -8:00
Sacramento International Airport map

Here you'll find essential information on Sacramento International Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.

Airport news: 

Sacramento International Airport’s new Terminal B opened in October 2011. A new light rail link serving the airport is due to commence operation from 2017.

Information: 

Ground transportation information booths are located in both terminals. Hotel information boards and Travelers Aid kiosks are also present in the two terminals. Recorded information is available (tel: (916) 874 0700).

Email address: 
air-market@saccounty.net
Website: 
www.sacramento.aero/smf
Transfer between terminals: 

Shuttle buses link the terminals and parking areas.

Driving directions: 

Sacramento International Airport is located on Airport Boulevard, off Interstate 5. Driving east or west to the airport on Interstate 80, or west on Interstate 50, follow signs to Interstate 5 North and take the airport exit.

Public Transport

Public transport road: 

Bus: Yolobus (tel: (530) 666 2877; www.yolobus.com) provides a public bus service on the intercity bus route 42 to central Sacramento, Davis and Woodland. The journey time to central Sacramento is about 45 minutes, and the fare is US$3.

Shuttle: SuperShuttle (tel: 800 258 3826; www.supershuttle.com) provides an on-call service to Sacramento and other counties. Vans can be reserved for travel to outlying areas (see the airport's website for details).

Taxi: Taxis (tel: (916) 444.0008) are available from the ground transportation area adjacent to baggage claim at Terminal A, and next to the food court in Terminal B.

Terminal facilities

Money: 

There is no currency exchange service at Sacramento International Airport, however there are ATMs.

Communication: 

There is a full-service post office on Lindbergh Drive, outside the terminal complex. Free Wi-Fi internet access is available in the terminals.

Food: 

Eating facilities include a pizza restaurant, a bar, fast-food outlets, coffee shops, a Chinese restaurant, a delicatessen and a bakery. There is a food court situated between terminals B1 and B2.

Shopping: 

Shops at Sacramento International Airport include a sunglasses outlet, a travel goods provider, a bookshop, a newsagents and gift shops.

Luggage: 

There is a lost property service (tel: (916) 874 0701) operated by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department at Sacramento International Airport. Luggage trolleys are available.

Other: 

An emergency-only medical service is available by dialling 911 on the white courtesy telephones. There are children's play areas in Terminal A. Both terminals have 'pet relief' areas.

Airport facilities

Conference and business: 

The on-site Sacramento International Jet Center provides conference and meeting facilities. Meeting and conference space can also be found at many of the hotels in the local area.

Disabled facilities: 

Sacramento International Airport is fully accessible to disabled travellers. For wheelchair assistance, contact the airline or dial 00 on a white courtesy phone. Skycap porters can provide wheelchair assistance free of charge. There are several TDD phones located throughout the airport. Designated car parking spaces are available for disabled travellers (tel: (916) 874 0681). All airport shuttle buses are lift-equipped. Paratransit (tel: (916) 429 2744) provides transport services to registered disabled customers to and from the airport – with at least two days’ notification. Avis, Budget, Hertz and National offer vehicles for travellers with disabilities (vehicles must be reserved at least 24 hours in advance).

Car parking: 

There is space for over 12,000 cars in four car parks at Sacramento International Airport, including hourly and daily car parks for Terminals A and B and remote economy parking. The first half-hour of hourly parking is free. Further airport parking information is available (tel: (916) 874 0670). There is also a free ‘cellphone lot’ for drivers collecting arriving passengers. Two new car parks are due to open in 2012.

Car rental: 

Car hire companies at Sacramento International Airport include: Advance, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Payless. A shuttle ferries passengers to/from the car hire building.

Airport hotels

There are no on-site hotels at Sacramento International Airport. There are, however, accommodation options within around 15 minutes' drive, and many hotels in the area operate courtesy shuttle services to and from the airport.

Hampton Inn and Suites Sacramento-Airport-Natomas

With 100 rooms, and a number of meeting rooms, the Hampton Inn is a good option for the business traveller. Breakfast and beverages are included in the room rate, while those in need of exercise can take advantage of a gymnasium and an outdoor pool.

Telephone: (916) 928 5700.
Website:
hamptoninn.hilton.com
Hilton Garden Inn Sacramento - South Natomas

Located close to Scaramento International Airport, the Hilton Garden Inn has an outdoor heated pool, a fitness centre and on-site dining.

Telephone: (916) 568 5400.
Website:
www.hiltongardeninnsacramento.com
Holiday Inn Express Sacramento Airport

Around 5km (3 miles) from Sacramento International Airport, the Holiday Inn Express Sacramento Airport has a business centre, gymnasium and outdoor pool. A courtesy shuttle service to and from the airport is available on request. Breakfast is included in the room rate.

Telephone: (916) 923 1100.
Website:
www.hiexpress.com
Homestead Studio Suites Hotel Sacramento – South Natomas

The Homestead Studio Suites Hotel offers accommodation near Sacramento International Airport. Hotel facilities include a guest laundry and paid-for Wi-Fi internet. Access to an off-site fitness centre is available for a charge.

Telephone: (916) 564 7500.
Website:
www.homesteadhotels.com
Residence Inn South Natomas

Located 9km (5.5 miles) from Sacramento International Airport, the Residence Inn offers a shuttle bus service to/from the airport. Other services include free high-speed internet, meeting space and a fitness centre.

Telephone: (916) 649 1300.
Website:
www.marriott.com

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