Sacramento Executive Airport (KSAC)
Medium airport · Sacramento, California, United States
Airport data
| Name | Sacramento Executive Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KSAC |
| IATA | SAC |
| Elevation | 24 ft (7 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°30'45" W 121°29'35" 38.51250, -121.49300 |
| Location | Sacramento, California, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 5,503 ft (1677 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 3,837 ft (1170 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 16/34 | 3,485 ft (1062 m) | 150 ft | ASP | No |
Sacramento Executive Airport at a glance
Sacramento Executive Airport is a medium airport in Sacramento, California, United States, known to airline systems as SAC. The field elevation of 24 ft (7 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KSAC are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 02/20 — offers 5,503 ft (1677 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KSAC 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 Executive Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento Mather Airport | KMHR | 18 km (10 NM) |
| McClellan Airfield | KMCC | 19 km (10 NM) |
| Sacramento International Airport | KSMF | 22 km (12 NM) |
| Travis Air Force Base | KSUU | 47 km (25 NM) |
| Yuba County Airport | KMYV | 65 km (35 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sacramento Executive Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 24 ft field elevation of Sacramento Executive 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 Executive Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sacramento Executive Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sacramento Executive Airport is KSAC, and its IATA code is SAC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sacramento Executive Airport above sea level?
Sacramento Executive Airport sits at an elevation of 24 feet (7 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 Executive Airport located?
The airport lies at 38.5125, -121.4930 — in Sacramento, California, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sacramento Mather Airport, about 18 km away.
Does KSAC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KSAC 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 Executive Airport?
Sacramento Executive Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 02/20, measures 5,503 ft (1677 m) with a ASP surface.