Sacramento, CA September 8, 2015 – For the second year in a row, Sacramento International Airport has received top marks from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for passing its annual safety certification inspections with no discrepancies.
The FAA requires all U.S. airports providing commercial airline services to comply with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 139. FAR Part 139 serves to ensure safety in air transportation and defines the standards within which an airport must operate on a daily basis.
The comprehensive airport inspection focuses on such areas as airport rescue/firefighting equipment, training and response times; condition of runway and taxiway pavement, markings and lighting; and accuracy and completeness of records for facility self-inspections.
The two-day review includes meetings with airport management and a nighttime inspection of taxiways and runways.
Inspectors also critique the airport's certification manual – a comprehensive document that includes an emergency plan for a variety of operational scenarios.
“Passing FAA inspection with no discrepancies speaks to the hard work and dedication of our staff,” said Sacramento County Director of Airports John Wheat. “This is a testament to the airport’s commitment to running a safe and secure operation.”
The Sacramento County Department of Airports is responsible for planning, developing, operating and maintaining the county’s four airports: Sacramento International Airport, Executive Airport, Mather Airport and Franklin Field. The regional economic impact of the Sacramento County Airport System is more than $4 billion annually. Sacramento International Airport offers more than 130 nonstop flights to 29 cities. For more information, visit http://www.smf.aero.
Contact:
Laurie Slothower
Communication and Media Officer
Division of Commercial Strategy
Sacramento County Department of Airports
916.874.0791 (office)
