Sacramento International Airport (SMF) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide
Sacramento International Airport is the airport for Sacramento, United States, and carries the codes SMF (IATA) and KSMF (ICAO). The field sits at an elevation of 27 ft (8 m), and its clocks follow America/Los_Angeles; all times on this page are the airport's local time. Check today's flights at Sacramento International Airport on the arrivals and departures pages, or search directly for a flight number.
Live Air Traffic near Sacramento International Airport (SMF) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide
Every tracked flight due to land at Sacramento International Airport today appears on the arrivals page, with its origin, scheduled and estimated times and current status; outbound flights are on the departures page. Both update continuously in the airport's local time. If a flight you expect is missing, check the exact flight number with the airline, because codeshare flights appear under the operating carrier's number.
Airport information
| Airport code | KSMF |
|---|---|
| IATA | SMF |
| Type | International airport |
| City | Sacramento |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Elevation | 27 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.6954, -121.591 |
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide on Google Maps
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Key facts about Sacramento International Airport
Sacramento International Airport is located at 38.6954, -121.5910, at an elevation of 27 ft (8 m) above sea level. The airfield has two runways, and which one a flight uses can noticeably change taxi times between touchdown and gate. The airport keeps America/Los_Angeles time. Tracking a flight from another time zone? The times on this page are the airport's local time, not yours.
Traffic we tracked at Sacramento International Airport
Over the last 30 days of our own live tracking we logged an average of 19.8 aircraft movements per day at Sacramento International Airport. The busiest window so far falls between 19:00-21:00 local time. These figures are refreshed weekly.
Destinations we tracked from Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
| # | Destinations | Tracked flights | Carriers observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | 14 | American Airlines |
| 2 | Phoenix (PHX) | 12 | American Airlines, Southwest Airlines |
| 3 | Redding (RDD) | 8 | Empire Airlines |
| 4 | New York (JFK) | 8 | JetBlue Airways |
| 5 | Guadalajara (GDL) | 7 | Aeroméxico, Volaris |
| 6 | Los Angeles (LAX) | 7 | Frontier Airlines, SkyWest Airlines |
| 7 | Denver (DEN) | 5 | Frontier Airlines |
| 8 | Memphis (MEM) | 4 | FedEx Express |
| 9 | San Diego (SAN) | 3 | Alaska Airlines |
| 10 | Arcata/Eureka (ACV) | 3 | Empire Airlines |
| 11 | Portland (PDX) | 3 | Horizon Air |
| 12 | Atlanta (ATL) | 2 | Delta Air Lines |
| 13 | San Francisco (SFO) | 2 | SkyWest Airlines |
| 14 | Morelia (MLM) | 2 | Volaris |
| 15 | Fort Worth (AFW) | 1 | Alaska Airlines |
| 16 | Ukiah (UKI) | 1 | Empire Airlines |
| 17 | Las Vegas (LAS) | 1 | Frontier Airlines |
| 18 | Vancouver (YVR) | 1 | Air Canada Jazz |
| 19 | St Louis (STL) | 1 | Southwest Airlines |
Origins we tracked to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
| # | Origins | Tracked flights | Carriers observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles (LAX) | 10 | Frontier Airlines, SkyWest Airlines |
| 2 | Guadalajara (GDL) | 8 | Aeroméxico, Volaris |
| 3 | San Diego (SAN) | 6 | Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines |
| 4 | Redding (RDD) | 6 | Empire Airlines |
| 5 | Memphis (MEM) | 6 | FedEx Express |
| 6 | Las Vegas (LAS) | 6 | Frontier Airlines |
| 7 | Denver (DEN) | 5 | Frontier Airlines, United Airlines |
| 8 | New York (JFK) | 5 | JetBlue Airways |
| 9 | Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) | 4 | Alaska Airlines |
| 10 | St Louis (STL) | 3 | Southwest Airlines |
| 11 | Atlanta (ATL) | 2 | Delta Air Lines |
| 12 | Vancouver (YVR) | 2 | Air Canada Jazz |
| 13 | Portland (PDX) | 2 | Southwest Airlines |
| 14 | Ukiah (UKI) | 1 | Empire Airlines |
| 15 | Phoenix (PHX) | 1 | Southwest Airlines |
| 16 | Silao (BJX) | 1 | Volaris |
| 17 | Morelia (MLM) | 1 | Volaris |
We observed 17 different airlines on tracked SMF movements.
Facts last refreshed: 31 August 2026 · Tracking data: adsb.lol · Route data: adsbdb.com.
Getting to Sacramento International Airport
The airport is roughly 15 km (9 mi) from the centre of Sacramento, measured in a straight line. Two evergreen tips regardless of how you travel: confirm your terminal before leaving, and if you are picking someone up, track the inbound flight on this site first: you want to arrive when the aircraft actually lands, not when it was scheduled to.
Frequently asked questions about Sacramento International Airport flight status
How do I check Sacramento International Airport arrivals today?
Open the live arrivals page. It lists the flights due to land at Sacramento International Airport (SMF) today with their scheduled and estimated arrival times and current status, updated continuously in the airport's local time.
How do I check Sacramento International Airport departures today?
Today's outbound flights from Sacramento International Airport are on the live departures page, each with its destination, scheduled and estimated departure time and current status. Gate and terminal details appear where the airport publishes them.
Is my flight to or from Sacramento International Airport on time?
Search your flight number on this site and read the status label: scheduled, en route, delayed, landed, cancelled or diverted. The estimated times reflect the latest available data. For rebooking or gate changes, the airline remains the authoritative source.
Does Sacramento International Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
It does: the OurAirports reference data lists Sacramento International Airport with scheduled service. Schedules change with the seasons, so check the current boards or the airline for what flies today.
What do the codes SMF and KSMF mean?
They are two identifiers for the same airport. SMF is the IATA code for Sacramento International Airport: the short code you see on tickets and baggage tags. KSMF is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.
What time zone is Sacramento International Airport in?
Sacramento International Airport keeps America/Los_Angeles time. All times on this page are shown in the airport's local time.