History of Sacramento Mather Airport in Timeline

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Sacramento Mather Airport

Sacramento Mather Airport is a public airport located 11 miles east of Sacramento, California. It resides on the former site of Mather Air Force Base, which was closed in 1993. It is one of four airports serving the Sacramento area, alongside Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento Executive Airport, and Franklin Field. The airport plays a vital role in regional transportation and accessibility.

1993: Mather Air Force Base Closure

In 1993, Mather Air Force Base closed down as a result of BRAC action.

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February 16, 2000: Emery Worldwide Flight 17 Crash

On February 16, 2000, Emery Worldwide Flight 17, a DC-8 cargo plane, crashed shortly after takeoff from Sacramento Mather Airport, resulting in the deaths of all three crewmembers.

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December 31, 2018: Aircraft Operations in 2018

For the year ending December 31, 2018, Sacramento Mather Airport had 99,467 aircraft operations, averaging 272 per day, consisting of 51% general aviation, 13% air taxi, 5% airline, and 32% military.

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