Sacramento Mather Airport — Sacramento, United States
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Distance & flight time from MHR
Sacramento Mather Airport
Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) is a former U.S. Air Force base turned civilian airport located southeast of Sacramento, California, now used primarily for air cargo operations, general aviation, and aircraft maintenance. Its long runways, a legacy of its military past as Mather Air Force Base, make it well suited for large cargo aircraft, and MHR has become an important logistics hub for overnight freight carriers serving the greater Sacramento region. The airport also supports flight training programs and business aviation, benefiting from lower congestion compared to Sacramento International Airport. MHR's history as a Strategic Air Command installation during the Cold War adds historical weight to its current role as a quiet but functionally important logistics airport.
Runways at Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04L/22R | 6081 ft (1853 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
| 04R/22L | 11301 ft (3445 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | CON |
Radio frequencies for Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | NORCAL APP/DEP | 127.4 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 118.325 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 121.85 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.85 MHz |
| OPS | SPARTAN OPS | 34.1 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 120.65 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 123.075 MHz |
Airports near Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)
- McClellan Airfield (MCC) — 15.4 km (9.6 mi)
- Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC) — 17.6 km (10.9 mi)
- Sacramento International Airport (SMF) — 29.9 km (18.6 mi)
- Travis Air Force Base (SUU) — 63.7 km (39.6 mi)
- Yuba County Airport (MYV) — 64.8 km (40.3 mi)
- Beale Air Force Base (BAB) — 65.8 km (40.9 mi)
- Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) — 73.7 km (45.8 mi)
- Buchanan Field (CCR) — 91.3 km (56.7 mi)
MHR is Sacramento Mather Airport, a former Air Force base now focused on cargo and general aviation; searches often distinguish it from the larger Sacramento International Airport.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Sacramento Mather Airport?
The IATA code for Sacramento Mather Airport is MHR.
What is the ICAO code for Sacramento Mather Airport?
The ICAO code for Sacramento Mather Airport is KMHR. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.