Sacramento Mather Airport (KMHR)
Medium airport · Sacramento, California, United States
Airport data
| Name | Sacramento Mather Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KMHR |
| IATA | MHR |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°33'17" W 121°17'53" 38.55474, -121.29799 |
| Location | Sacramento, California, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04L/22R | 6,081 ft (1853 m) | 150 ft | ASP | No |
| 04R/22L | 11,301 ft (3445 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Sacramento Mather Airport at a glance
Sacramento Mather Airport is a medium airport in Sacramento, California, United States, known to airline systems as MHR. The field elevation of 98 ft (30 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KMHR are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 04R/22L — offers 11,301 ft (3445 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04R points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KMHR shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Sacramento Mather Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| McClellan Airfield | KMCC | 15 km (8 NM) |
| Sacramento Executive Airport | KSAC | 18 km (10 NM) |
| Sacramento International Airport | KSMF | 30 km (16 NM) |
| Travis Air Force Base | KSUU | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Yuba County Airport | KMYV | 65 km (35 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sacramento Mather Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 98 ft field elevation of Sacramento Mather Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Sacramento Mather Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sacramento Mather Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sacramento Mather Airport is KMHR, and its IATA code is MHR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sacramento Mather Airport above sea level?
Sacramento Mather Airport sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sacramento Mather Airport located?
The airport lies at 38.5547, -121.2980 — in Sacramento, California, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is McClellan Airfield, about 15 km away.
Does KMHR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KMHR appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Sacramento Mather Airport?
Sacramento Mather Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 04R/22L, measures 11,301 ft (3445 m) with a CON surface.