capradio
Sarit Laschinsky and Vicki Gonzalez
20 Feb 2026
Sacramento International Airport has had a busy couple of years following the pandemic.
Last month, officials said SMF served a record 13,912,178 passengers in 2025. This marked a 2% increase over 2024 and also extended a streak of growth to 23 consecutive months, according to the airport.
But as these visitation numbers increase, SMF has also been working on refreshing the experience for travelers and preparing the airport for the future.
The $1.4 billion SMForward project announced in 2023 will make multiple infrastructure improvements to the airport, from a new pedestrian walkway and parking garage, to a concourse expansion and better baggage handling systems.
At the same time Sacramento International is also revamping its dining options, with plans to introduce a host of new locally-owned restaurants. And officials are also continuing efforts to launch new nonstop international flights in the coming years, with a particular focus on Europe...
SMF eyes big upgrades in 2026 following record-breaking travel year - capradio - 20 Feb 2026
