Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) is a public use, general aviation airport located in Sacramento, California, United States. It is owned by the City of Sacramento and is located six miles southeast of downtown.

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The airport was originally opened on July 4, 1927 as the Sacramento Municipal Airport, and it was the first airport in the region. The airport was named after Major Reuben H. Mather (1872-1934), a former Army Air Corps officer and early aviation pioneer who was instrumental in the development of the city’s aviation industry. The airport was originally located in the east of Sacramento, but it was relocated to its current location in 1947.

Today, Sacramento Mather Airport covers an area of 1,203 acres and has two asphalt runways: 12/30 and 16/34. It is served by over 300 commercial and general aviation flights per day, with most of the flights originating from within the United States. The airport is served by numerous airlines, including American, United, Delta, and Southwest Airlines.

The airport code “MHR” is an abbreviation for “Mather” in honor of Major Reuben H. Mather. The airport code is used to identify the airport in air traffic control and in other aviation related activities.

Sacramento Mather Airport is a hub for the maintenance and repair of general aviation aircraft. It is also home to the California Aviation Museum, which showcases the history of aviation in the region. The airport also hosts special events such as air shows, car shows, and craft fairs.

Sacramento Mather Airport is one of the busiest airports in the region and is an important part of the aviation industry in California. The airport has a rich history and is a testament to the vision of Major Reuben H. Mather and other aviation pioneers who helped shape the region’s aviation industry.