Sacramento Mather Airport

KMHR / MHR

Sacramento, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 23:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 24 min ago
23:35Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KMHR 042335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT070 SCT080 19/09 A3005 RMK AO2

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 98 ft
SCT 7,000 ft AGL
SCT 8,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,098 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,098 ft AMSL
QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1015 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (98 ft)
Pressure Alt
-45 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 459 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KMHR 042320Z 0500/0524 29010KT P6SM SCT250 FM051400 32010G18KT P6SM FEW250 FM051800 33018G28KT P6SM SKC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:59Z BASE
+0h
VFR 290° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MHR
04L
22R
04R
22L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04L/22R 6,040 ft 150 ft ASP 54°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
54° angle
04R/22L 11,301 ft 150 ft CON 53°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
53° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KMHR

11,318 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
68.8%
MVFR
12.1%
IFR
8.3%
LIFR
10.8%

Sacramento Mather Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 68.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 19.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 6.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Calm conditions occur 33.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -1°C to 38°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 33.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.4%
NE
4.4%
E
5.7%
SE
19.7%
S
12.8%
SW
6.6%
W
3.5%
NW
7.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 13.2°C
Range: -1°C to 38°C
-1°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 8.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.5%
Fog Frequency: 6.6%

Best Months for VFR

September October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04L/22R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt
Runway 04R/22L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt

Statistics computed from 11,318 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Sacramento Mather Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KMHR
IATA Code: MHR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 98 ft MSL

Location

City: Sacramento
Country: US
Latitude: 38.554744°
Longitude: -121.297989°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 04L/22R
Length: 6,040 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 04R/22L
Length: 11,301 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Sacramento Mather Airport

Overview

Sacramento Mather Airport serves as a medium-sized airport located in Sacramento, California, situated at an elevation of 98 feet mean sea level. The airport features two substantial runways: a 6,040-foot asphalt runway (04L/22R) and a longer 11,301-foot concrete runway (04R/22L), providing flexible operational capabilities for various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions, with 64.8% of observations supporting clear weather operations. Seasonal variations are notable, with September, October, and January offering the most consistent VFR conditions. Temperature ranges from -1°C to 38°C, and average visibility is 8.5 statute miles, though fog occurs in 7.1% of observations.

Notable Features

The airport experiences consistent southeasterly winds averaging 6.7 knots, with calm conditions occurring 34% of the time. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, and average crosswinds remain moderate at 5.1 knots. Instrument meteorological conditions (IFR and LIFR) are present in approximately 23.2% of observations, indicating potential challenging conditions.

Approach Considerations

Both runways offer favorable wind characteristics, with 04L/22R and 04R/22L providing reliable approach options. Maximum recorded wind speeds reach 34 knots, suggesting potential turbulence considerations during high-wind periods. Pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility scenarios, with 2.9% of observations showing visibility below 3 statute miles.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.