SMForward<\/a> is embarking on a transformative journey, with the launch of six ambitious projects in 2024, including construction of a stunning $140 million pedestrian walkway. This state-of-the-art walkway will seamlessly connect Terminal B to Concourse B, empowering passengers with the flexibility to choose between a leisurely walk to their gate or utilizing the Airport’s efficient train system.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAdditional SMForward projects include expansions to both\nTerminal A and Concourse B, which will add gates and new amenities; a new\nTerminal B parking garage; and a consolidated ground transportation center that\nwill centralize taxi, rideshare, and off-site shuttle providers into a single\narea that is walkable from both terminals. SMForward is expected to conclude in\nlate 2027 with the completion of a new $400 million consolidated rental car\nfacility, allowing passengers access to the Airport\u2019s rental car providers\nwithout the need to ride a shuttle bus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SMForward is a major milestone for Sacramento, representing\nthe largest construction program in the Airport\u2019s history. This ambitious\nproject is not just an expansion, but a complete transformation of the airport\nexperience for the people of Sacramento and its visitors. The project will\nbring about significant improvements and upgrades that will enhance the\nconvenience, comfort, and accessibility of the airport for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe airport experience is the first impression many people\nsee when they arrive in Northern California \u2013 and the last as they leave,\u201d said\nCindy Nichol, Director of Sacramento County Department of Airports. \u201cSMForward\nwill change the airport’s skyline, but it also sets the stage for the airport\u2019s\ngrowth and our region as a whole.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SMFoward creates jobs and economic opportunities for local\nbusinesses and serve as a catalyst for further development in the region. The\nproject will help Sacramento to be more competitive as a destination, attract\nmore visitors and businesses, and ultimately contribute to the growth of the\nregion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SMForward is a visionary project that will be financed\nthrough a combination of federal and state grants, municipal bonds issued by\nthe airport, and user fees. This means that the burden of financing will not\nfall on the local taxpayers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOver the next five years, this transformation will create\nworld-class facilities that will enhance our customer\u2019s travel experience while\nimproving crucial infrastructure to meet our growth,\u201d said Nichol. \u201cOur\nairfield has plenty of capacity, but our parking, concourses, and roadways have\nseveral choke points. SMForward will address these issues and create an airport\nready to serve the modern passenger.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SMForward comes as air travel demand in the Greater\nSacramento region continues to exceed peer airports in the region after\nunprecedented impacts from the Covid-19 pandemic. 2022 saw SMF nearly return to\npre-pandemic levels with six consecutive years of year-over-year\nrecord-breaking passenger growth through 2019. Forecasts show steady passenger\ngrowth averaging 4.3 percent annually through 2041, underscoring the need for\nexpansion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWith record numbers of people traveling through SMF and the\nregion\u2019s growing economy that continues to create new opportunities, Sacramento\nInternational Airport is at a crucial intersection,\u201d said Sacramento County\nSupervisor Phil Serna, who spoke at Wednesday\u2019s media conference unveiling\nSMForward. \u201cIt is critical to invest in our aviation infrastructure to ensure\nwe can meet the needs of residents and travelers who will make the region an\neven better place to live, work and visit.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSMForward represents the continued implementation of SMF\u2019s\nmaster plan, which the Sacramento County Board approved of Supervisors in\nFebruary 2022. The plan evaluated past and projected passenger growth along\nwith infrastructure needs as a basis for developing a plan to accommodate that\ngrowth,\u201d said TJ Chen, Deputy Director of Airport Planning and Development. \u201cIn\naddition to roadways and gates, the master plan anticipates the additional\nfacilities and airfield infrastructure needed to meet the growing demand for\nair travel.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cA lot of hard work and planning has gone into ensuring the\nsuccess of SMForward,\u201d Nichol said. \u201cI want to thank the SMF team and\nSacramento County leadership for their dedication and support in helping shape\nthis project.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additional information and business opportunities within SMForward can be found on the newly launched website at SMForward.com<\/a>. The website provides a wealth of information on the projects, timelines, and opportunities for businesses and individuals to get involved and be a part of this exciting journey of shaping the future of travel. Stay informed, stay connected, and be a part of the revolution.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Sacramento County Department of Airports, which operates Sacramento International Airport (SMF), announced SMForward, a $1.3 Billion expansion project that will reshape the Airport to accommodate projected passenger growth over the next seven years. SMForward is embarking on a transformative journey, with the launch of six ambitious projects in 2024, including construction of a stunning […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24700","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-california"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24700","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24700"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24700\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24701,"href":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24700\/revisions\/24701"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24700"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24700"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24700"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}