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About Mather Airport

Welcome to Mather Airport, a public airport owned by Sacramento County with a rich history dating back to its days as Mather Air Force Base. Located at 10425 Norden Ave, Mather, CA 95655, the facility covers 2,875 acres and features two runways (04R/22L and 04L/22R), plus helipads H1 and H2. The venue hosts the annual California Capital Airshow, drawing tens of thousands of aviation enthusiasts. As always, we’re here to make your visit smooth and straightforward—secure your seats for premium experiences, learn about parking, transit options, and find trusted nearby hotel and dining recommendations.

Venue details: Mather Airport is a public airport with a control tower and open public access. For airshows, seating options include premium venues like the Mather Club, The Hangar, Flight Line Club, Capital Club, and First Class with reserved seating. General Admission allows attendees to bring their own seating. Parking is free with airshow admission, with a re-entry policy and limited handicapped parking. Transit options are currently limited; there is no direct Mass Transit service to Mather, and SacRT Green Line service is suspended through summer 2026. The nearest lodging options are in Rancho Cordova, with several well-regarded hotels within a short drive.

Nearby hotels and dining: We’ve highlighted affiliate partner hotels and restaurants in the Rancho Cordova and Roseville areas for convenience and quality, including Courtyard Sacramento Rancho Cordova, Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova, and Days Inn & Suites Rancho Cordova, all offering standard traveler amenities. For dining, local partners provide a range of options to suit festival or airshow days. Always verify current availability and book through trusted partner links for the best rates and reassurance.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 10425 Norden Ave, Mather, CA 95655 (airport ownership/contact lists this as the Mather address; Sacramento County also lists 6900 Airport Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95837 as a main airport system address).
  • Type/ownership: Public airport owned by Sacramento County; control tower present; open to the public.
  • Facilities: 2 runways: 04R/22L is 11,301 ft × 150 ft (concrete/asphalt); 04L/22R is 6,081 ft × 150 ft (asphalt); 2 helipads (H1 30×30 ft, H2 100×100 ft); 2,875 acres total area.
  • Capacity/usage: 2018 traffic of 99,467 aircraft operations; 52 based aircraft at that time.
  • Notable events: Hosts the annual California Capital Airshow at Mather Airport (since 2004); event draws tens of thousands of attendees and uses premium viewing options.
  • Seating/chart: For airshow viewing, traditional bleacher seating has been eliminated in favor of premium venues (Mather Club, The Hangar, Flight Line Club, Capital Club, First Class) with reserved seating; General Admission requires attendees to provide their own seating.
  • Parking: Parking is free with admission for the airshow; re-entry policy applies; handicapped parking available on a limited basis.
  • Transit: No direct Mass Transit to Mather; SacRT Green Line service is currently suspended through summer 2026; nearest access is by driving or local arrangements; there is no dedicated Mather rail stop.
  • Nearby hotels: Several options are nearby in Rancho Cordova/Roseville area, e.g., Courtyard Sacramento Rancho Cordova (2 miles from Mather), Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova, and Days Inn & Suites Rancho Cordova, with standard amenities for travelers.
  • Demolished/renamed: The site was formerly Mather Air Force Base; the base closed in 1993 and the airport reopened in 1995 as Mather Airport.