Holiday Journey Ramps Up at Sacramento International Airport

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is getting ready for an additional busy vacation journey season, with passenger volumes anticipated to exceed final yr’s totals. Between Thanksgiving and the New Year, a whole bunch of hundreds of vacationers will move by way of SMF.

During the Thanksgiving interval the busiest day is predicted to be Sunday, Nov. 30.

For the winter holidays (Dec. 24–31) 30 % extra seats can be found in comparison with the identical week in 2024 which implies the potential for much more vacationers at SMF.

“We know how important these trips are for our passengers,” mentioned Sheri Thompson-Duarte, Deputy Director, Airport Operations and Public Safety for the Sacramento County Department of Airports. “We’re ready for a safe, efficient and festive holiday season, and we encourage travelers to plan ahead so they can start their journeys stress-free.”

In addition to getting ready for increased passenger volumes, vacationers will discover new eating choices throughout the terminals. Sidewalk Juice and West Coast Sourdough at the moment are open in each terminals, providing contemporary sandwiches, soups and smoothies, whereas Terminal A welcomes Golden Grove Market and a brand new Starbucks location.

Tips for a Smooth Holiday Trip

• Arrive early: Plan to reach a minimum of 2.5 hours earlier than home flights and three hours for worldwide flights to permit time for parking, check-in and safety.
• Check parking availability: The parking storage and day by day lot fill rapidly throughout peak mornings; plan to park in an Economy lot and make the most of a shuttle to the terminal. Monitor real-time availability on the SMF website.
• Use the free ready lot: Those selecting up passengers can keep away from curb congestion through the use of the free cellphone ready space till their occasion is prepared.
• Pack sensible: Check TSA pointers for carry-ons, particularly meals presents and liquids.