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Sacramento County lays out phased Mather Airport plan, cites $2M north-side readiness and $209M trade-port buildout
Summary
County airport staff presented a strategic real-estate plan for Mather Airport describing a north-side development readying estimate of ~$2M, and a larger southeast 'trade port' scenario with top-level infrastructure estimated at ~$209M; FAA coordination on Category III landing system and ATC staffing identified as prerequisites for some phases.
Sacramento County staff presented a strategic real-estate plan for Mather Airport on May 19 that outlines short- and long-term development opportunities and significant infrastructure costs for a southeast trade-port concept.
Deputy Director Steven Clark and airport economic-development specialist Michael Winans described two focus areas: a north side where hangars, fixed-base operations and light industrial uses would be targeted, and a southeast “trade-port” area intended for cargo aprons and processing. North-side site-readiness (utilities, grading and access) was estimated at about $2 million; the trade-port concept — which includes airfield connectors, cargo aprons and substantial grading — was given a top-level infrastructure estimate of about $209 million.
Winans said some work, particularly trade-port airfield and connector changes, would have to proceed in phases because build steps enable subsequent phases. Staff also discussed ongoing engagement with private developers, regional partners and federal agencies. Both supervisors and airport staff emphasized the need for FAA coordination on air-traffic-control staffing and for federal support to operationalize Category III instrument landing capability the county already owns in equipment but has not yet commissioned with FAA support.
No action was taken; the Board received the report and staff said they expect a final plan to be available for review within weeks, followed by solicitation and development steps.
