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Updated Mar 1, 2026
Concourse B expansion construction begins in 2026 for six new gates

SMF is beginning construction on a major expansion of Concourse B in 2026, adding six gates to the existing 19 for a total of 25 gates. The multi-year project targets a late 2028 opening and is designed to meet long-term air service growth demand.

ABC10
Sacramento Airport serves record 13.9M passengers in 2025, eyes 2026 upgrades

Sacramento International Airport served a record 13,912,178 passengers in 2025, marking a 2% increase over 2024 and extending growth to 23 consecutive months. The airport attracted 400,000 passengers who would have used Bay Area airports, part of a targeted regional strategy.

CapRadio·Feb 20, 2026
New elevated pedestrian walkway to open summer 2026 connecting Terminal B

SMF will open a new elevated, ADA-accessible pedestrian walkway connecting Terminal B to Concourse B in summer 2026. The walkway includes moving sidewalks, escalators, and elevators, providing an alternative to the airport tram and featuring over $2 million in artwork.

ABC10·Jan 20, 2026
New 5,500-space parking garage expected to open fall 2026

Sacramento International Airport's new parking garage west of Terminal B, providing 5,500 additional parking spaces, is on track to open in fall 2026. The garage is part of the $1.4 billion SMForward expansion program and is currently on schedule and on budget.

FOX40·Jan 20, 2026
TSA PreCheck Touchless ID technology coming to SMF in early 2026

Sacramento International Airport is among the highest-priority locations to receive TSA PreCheck Touchless ID technology in early 2026. The biometric facial recognition system will streamline security screening for eligible travelers at SMF.

Upgraded Points·Jan 9, 2026

Airport Profile

Bond TypeGARB
Rate MethodologyHybrid Residual
AUA StatusNeeds Research

Key Financial Data (FY 2025)

CPE$18.41
Signatory Landing Fee$5.4100
Enplanements6,905,162
Total Operating Revenue$266.4M
Total Operating Expense$237.4M
Operating Income$29.0M
Total Debt$1.3B
Rate Covenant1.25x
Unrestricted Cash$266.4M
Landed Weight (1000 lbs)9,048,344

Enplaned Passengers (T-100)

5.7M-14.8%

Cost per Enplanement (CPE)

$18.41+24.6%

Revenue

$266.4M+16.3%

Expense

$237.4M+13.0%

Ratemaking Overview

Overall MethodologyHybrid Residual
Cost Center StructureNot described in this rate schedule. Document shows published rates for airfield (landing fees), terminal (preferential/exclusive use space, common use per-turn fees), FIS facility, joint use, and systems/equipment.

Settlement & True-Up

Not available

Extraordinary Coverage Protection (ECP)

ECP TypeNone

This is a rate schedule/tariff showing published compensatory rates. No ECP mechanism described.

Landing Fee Methodology

MethodologyCompensatory

$4.70 per thousand pounds of maximum gross landed weight with $6.00 minimum per landing. All commercial aircraft subject to landing fee regardless of size. General aviation aircraft >80,000 lbs or used for commercial purposes subject to landing fee.

Terminal Rental Rate

Preferential and exclusive use space charged at $17.38/SF/month for enclosed space (holdrooms, baggage makeup, offices, ticket counters, baggage claim, under-concourse storage). Unenclosed space at $4.34/SF/month. Preferential use loading bridges at $198,751/year ($16,563/month). Preferential aircraft parking positions (PAPP) at $87,431/year ($7,286/month).

Common Use & Gate Allocation

Additional Bonds Test

Senior Obligations: (a) historical test — Net Revenues for most recent audited FY or any 12 consecutive months in last 18 months were sufficient to meet rate covenant for next 5 full FYs or next 2 full FYs without capitalized interest, whichever later, including Aggregate Adjusted Annual Debt Service on proposed bonds; OR (b) projected test — Airport Consultant certifies projected Net Revenues sufficient to meet rate covenant for next 5 full FYs or next 2 full FYs without cap int, whichever later. Historical test allows adjustments for rate increases effective prior to issuance but not in effect for entire test period. Projected test may include revenues from Capital Improvements expected to be available, approved rate increases, other reasonable assumptions. For completion bonds ≤10% of original issue, no test required if Authorized Rep or Consultant certifies nature/purpose unchanged and funds sufficient. Similar provisions for Subordinate Obligations.

Rate Covenant

Covenant Ratio1.25x

The County covenants to establish rates so that (a) Net Revenues ≥ 100% of aggregate transfers required under the Indenture during each Fiscal Year; (b)(i) Net Revenues + Transfer (max 25% of Senior Accrued Debt Service) ≥ 125% of Accrued Debt Service on Senior Obligations; (b)(ii) Net Revenues + Transfer (max 10% of Senior+Subordinate Accrued Debt Service) ≥ 110% of Accrued Debt Service on Senior + Subordinate Obligations; (b)(iii) Net Revenues ≥ 100% of Accrued Debt Service on Senior + Subordinate + Junior Subordinate Obligations. Subsidies reduce both Accrued Debt Service and Net Revenues. If covenant not met, County must retain Airport Consultant to recommend rate revisions.

Flow of Funds

All Revenues deposited to Revenue Fund. Monthly, County withdraws and applies in priority order: (a) Operating Fund — Operating Expenses per Annual Budget; (b) Senior Debt Service Fund — Accrued Debt Service on Senior Bonds; Reimbursement Obligations to Credit Providers; Net Payments under Qualified Swaps relating to Senior Obligations; other Senior Obligation payments; (c) Subordinate Debt Service Fund — Accrued Debt Service on Subordinate Bonds; Reimbursement Obligations; Net Payments under Qualified Swaps relating to Subordinate Obligations; other Subordinate Obligation payments; (d) Senior Debt Service Reserve Fund — to maintain Senior Debt Service Reserve Requirement; (e) Subordinate Debt Service Reserve Fund — to maintain Subordinate Debt Service Reserve Requirement; (f) Junior Subordinate Obligations debt service and reserve; (g) Junior Obligations debt service and reserve; (h) Operating Reserve Account — to maintain requirement; (i) Renewal & Replacement Fund; (j) Capital Improvement Fund — remaining amounts. If insufficient funds, payments made pro rata within each priority level.

1.Operating Fund — Operating Expenses per Annual Budget
2.Senior Debt Service Fund — Accrued Debt Service on Senior Bonds; Reimbursement Obligations; Net Payments under Qualified Swaps for Senior Obligations; other Senior Obligation payments
3.Subordinate Debt Service Fund — Accrued Debt Service on Subordinate Bonds; Reimbursement Obligations; Net Payments under Qualified Swaps for Subordinate Obligations; other Subordinate Obligation payments
4.Senior Debt Service Reserve Fund — Maintain Senior Debt Service Reserve Requirement
5.Subordinate Debt Service Reserve Fund — Maintain Subordinate Debt Service Reserve Requirement
6.Junior Subordinate Obligations Debt Service — Junior Subordinate Obligations debt service and reserve requirements
7.Junior Obligations Debt Service — Junior Obligations debt service and reserve requirements
8.Operating Reserve Account — Maintain Operating Reserve Requirement
9.Renewal & Replacement Fund — Capital maintenance deposits
10.Capital Improvement Fund — Remaining amounts

Source Documents

Official Statements

SMF-2025ABCDEF-OS.pdf

Financial Statements

SMF County 2024 ACFR.pdf
SMF County 2025 ACFR.pdf

Airline Use Agreements

SMF-FY2425-Signatory-Fees.pdf

Source: FAA CATS Form 5100-127, DOT T-100 Market Data, Airport Official Statements · Hub classification: FAA CY 2024 Enplanement Data · Prepared by DWU Consulting