Sacramento International Airport

KSMF / SMF

Sacramento, US

Last Updated
Nov 3, 16:53 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
16:53Z
🌇 Dusk
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
9kt
170°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.01
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KSMF 031653Z 17009KT 10SM CLR 17/12 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP163 T01720122

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.01 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.98 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (27 ft)
Pressure Alt
-63 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 183 ft
ISA Deviation: +2.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KSMF 031120Z 0312/0412 VRB05KT P6SM SKC FM031700 18010KT P6SM FEW250 FM040300 16009KT P6SM BKN250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:21Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 5kt
Visibility: >6SM
03:00Z FM040300
+10h
VFR 160° 9kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SMF
17L ✈️
35R
17R ✈️
35L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17L/35R
Active: 17L
8,601 ft 150 ft CON 181°
↑ 9.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
0° angle
✈️ 17R/35L
Active: 17R
8,598 ft 150 ft CON 181°
↑ 9.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Sacramento International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KSMF
IATA Code: SMF
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 27 ft MSL

Location

City: Sacramento
Country: US
Latitude: 38.695400°
Longitude: -121.591003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT8

Runway Information

Runway 17L/35R
Length: 8,601 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 17R/35L
Length: 8,598 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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About Sacramento International Airport

Sacramento International Airport (KSMF/SMF) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Sacramento, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 27 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 2 runways (17L/35R, 17R/35L) with CON surface . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.