Sacramento Mather Airport
Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)
About 14h 35m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Sacramento Mather Airport
Sacramento Mather Airport is a public airport 11 miles east of Sacramento, in Sacramento County, California, United States. It is on the site of Mather Air Force Base, which closed in 1993 pursuant to BRAC action. The airport is one of 4 airports serving Sacramento, the others being Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento Executive Airport, and Franklin Field.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live weather
KMHRLive departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (2)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04R / 22L | 11,301 ft / 3,445 m | 150 ft | Con | Lighted | Open |
| 04L / 22R | 6,081 ft / 1,853 m | 150 ft | Asp | Unlit | Open |
Radio frequencies (7)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | NORCAL APP/DEP | 127.400 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 118.325 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 121.850 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.850 MHz |
| OPS | SPARTAN OPS | 34.100 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 120.650 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 123.075 MHz |
Instrument procedures & charts
Airport diagram (1)
Instrument approaches (6)
Arrivals (STARs) (1)
Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)
Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.
Airspace in this area(1)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SACRAMENTO CLASS D | Class D | Controlled | GND | 2600 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | 551 ft | 49 ft | — |
| KBEB-FM (Sacramento) | 499 ft | 33 ft | — |
| KQEI-FM (North Highlands);KDND-FM (Sacramento);KXPR-FM (Sacramento) | 499 ft | 26 ft | — |
| Wells Fargo Center | 430 ft | 66 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 423 ft | 66 ft | — |
| Five Hundred Capitol Mall | 420 ft | 75 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 400 ft | 52 ft | — |
| U.S. Bank Plaza | 381 ft | 72 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Sacramento Mather Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Sacramento Mather Airport?
The ICAO code for Sacramento Mather Airport is KMHR, and its IATA code is MHR.
Where is Sacramento Mather Airport located?
Sacramento Mather Airport is medium airport located in Sacramento, United States, at an elevation of 98 ft (30 m).
How many runways does Sacramento Mather Airport have?
Sacramento Mather Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 11,301 ft / 3,445 m.
What time zone is Sacramento Mather Airport in?
Sacramento Mather Airport is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-07:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Sacramento Mather Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Sacramento Mather Airport is approximately 12.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Sacramento Mather Airport?
The nearest airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is McClellan Airfield (MCC), about 8.3 nm to the nw, followed by Lucchetti Ranch Airport and Sky Way Estates Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Sacramento Mather Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.