Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- KMHR / MHR
- Coordinates
- 38.5547, -121.2980
- Elevation
- 98 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 13E
- Sectional chart
- SAN FRANCISCO
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- OAKLAND (ZOA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RANCHO MURIETA
- NOTAM facility
- MHR
- Attendance
- ALL 0500-2200
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1942/07
- Distance from city
- 10 E
Weather
METAR observed
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:09 AM | 12:09Z |
| Sunrise | 05:41 AM | 12:41Z |
| Sunset | 08:33 PM | 03:33Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:05 PM | 04:05Z |
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Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT HIRL RWY 04R/22L; VASI RWY 04R & 22L; MALSR RWY 22L - CTAF. on 120.65 — Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 04R: VASI · 22L: VASI + MALSR.
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 04L · 041°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
- CTAF
- 120.65
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 04L at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 04L/22R
6,081 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good)- Heading
- 041° mag · 54° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 221° mag · 234° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- Traffic pattern
- Right
Runway 04R/22L
11,301 ft × 150 ft · ASPH-CONC (Good)- Heading
- 041° mag · 54° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- VASI (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- 221° mag · 234° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- VASI (3°)
- Approach lights
- MALSR
- Instrument landing
- ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 111.35 (MHR) · GS 3.00°
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 04L/22R | 6,081 ft | |
| 04R/22L | 11,301 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | 127.4 | NORCAL APP/DEP |
| ATIS | 118.325 | |
| CLD | 121.85 | CLNC DEL |
| GND | 121.85 | |
| OPS | 34.1 | SPARTAN OPS |
| TWR | 120.65 | |
| UNIC | 123.075 | UNICOM |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCC · Mc Clellan | VOR-DME | 109.20 | r127° / 8.4 NM |
| SAC · Sacramento | VORTAC | 115.20 | r044° / 13.7 NM |
| TZZ · Travis | VOR | 116.40 | r045° / 27.2 NM |
| HNW · Hangtown | VOR-DME | 115.50 | r232° / 27.7 NM |
| LIN · Linden | VORTAC | 114.80 | r317° / 32 NM |
| MYV · Marysville | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r142° / 35.1 NM |
| BAB · Beale | TACAN | 108.60 | r153° / 35.5 NM |
Airport diagram
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Procedures at a glance
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Arrivals
Minimums & Hot Spots
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VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A
- Bulk oxygen
- LOW
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
- Other services
- Air freight, Cargo
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- NO OBJECTION
- RY 22L CALM WIND RY.
- BE ALERT FOR LARGE TRANSPORT ACFT TKOFS & LNDGS AND HIGH PERFORMANCE MILITARY T-38 JETS.
- AVOID NOISE SENSITIVE RESIDENTIAL AREAS NORTH/EAST OF RY 22L ILS FINAL APCH COURSE. TURBOJET NIGHTTIME NOISE ABATEMENT ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE PROCEDURES IN EFFECT 2200-0700 DAILY.
- PILOT INFORMATION ON NOISE ABATEMENT (916) 874-0359.
- BIRDS INVOF OF ARPT.
- ACFT ENTERING RY 22R TFC PAT FM THE NORTH SHOULD EXPECT TO FLY BASE LEG EXTENDED 2 MILES FM RY THLD.
- FOR CD WHEN ATCT IS CLSD CTC NORCAL APCH AT 916-361-6874.
- TWY D1 CLSD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN MORE THAN 69 FT.
- NO FLD COND NOTAMS AVBL 1600-0600.
- WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT HIRL RWY 04R/22L; VASI RWY 04R & 22L; MALSR RWY 22L - CTAF.
- TPA FOR PISTON ACFT 1000 FT AGL; TURBINE ACFT 1800 FT AGL.
- SWL 65/PSI 640.
- RWY 04L/22R MIRL DECOMISSIONED.
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About KMHR
Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR · KMHR) is an airport in Sacramento, CA, at 98 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 11,301 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KMHR, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KMHR have a control tower?
Yes. Sacramento Mather Airport has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.
What is the longest runway at KMHR?
Sacramento Mather Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 11,301 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KMHR?
Sacramento Mather Airport is in Sacramento, CA, at an elevation of 98 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.5547, -121.2980.
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