Airport Overview
Sacramento Executive Airport (KSAC, FAA/IATA: SAC) is a public-use general aviation airport owned by Sacramento County and located just three miles south of the California State Capitol and downtown Sacramento. Its proximity to the city center makes it the preferred private-aviation gateway for state-government, legal, and business travelers, with ramp-to-car access that eliminates the terminal processing of nearby commercial Sacramento International (KSMF).
Runway Capability
The field has two asphalt runways: primary 2/20 at 5,503 ft x 150 ft and crosswind 12/30 at 3,837 ft x 100 ft. Runway 2 is served by an ILS plus RNAV (GPS) and visual approaches. The 5,503-foot length supports light, midsize, and most super-midsize business jets; heavy-cabin aircraft should verify performance, and many divert to Sacramento International or Mather for longer runways.
FBO & Ground Services
A single FBO, Modern Aviation (the former Sacramento Jet Center / SACjet), serves the field with Jet-A and 100LL fuel, ramp and hangar parking, ground handling, and passenger and crew amenities. The operator also runs facilities at Sacramento International and Mather, giving flexibility across the county's three airports.
Charter Considerations
KSAC's downtown proximity and towered, instrument-capable operation make it ideal for time-sensitive trips into Sacramento. The Jet Finder sources FAA Part 135 aircraft matched to the 5,503-foot primary runway. For one-way charters, we look for aircraft repositioning through the Sacramento area to reduce empty-leg costs.
Safety & Planning
The control tower operates daily from approximately 0600 to 2100 local; outside those hours the field reverts to a non-towered, CTAF/UNICOM operation and the Runway 2 ILS is unmonitored. There is no on-field U.S. Customs, so international arrivals clear at a CBP port such as Sacramento International (KSMF). The Jet Finder vets operator certificates, insurance, and crew currency before every flight.
Seasonal & Operational Factors
The Sacramento Valley brings hot, dry summers where afternoon density altitude can affect performance on the 5,503-foot runway; early-morning departures preserve payload. Winter Tule fog is the signature regional hazard, periodically dropping visibility to IFR or LIFR minimums, which is why instrument capability and schedule flexibility matter here.
Regional Context
KSAC is the closest-in of the Sacramento area's airports. Sacramento International (KSMF, ~12 NM) offers longer runways and customs; Mather (KMHR) and McClellan (KMCC) provide additional GA and heavy-jet capacity. California has more registered aircraft than any other state, and the capital region is well served by this cluster of reliever fields.