Sacramento Mather Airport (KMHR) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Sacramento Mather Airport in Sacramento, CA, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KMCC) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Sacramento Mather Airport (KMHR) is a regional airport serving Sacramento, CA at 98 ft. KMHR has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KMCC, about 8 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 4 runways (04L, 04R, 22L, 22R) — longest 11,301 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KMCC, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KMCC, 8.3 nm away.
Wind from the south-southeast (160°) at 9 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 23°C (73°F), altimeter 29.82 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMCC 290715Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A2982 RMK AO2
What changed at KMCC (nearest station)?
Since the 0655Z (11:55 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0655Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KMHR
Based on the nearest station (KMCC), KMHR is currently VFR with winds from 160° at 9 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04L, about 9 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,200 ft (field elevation 98 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KMHR. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22LFAV | 11,301 ft | CON | 3 kt head | 9 kt left |
| 22R | 6,081 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 9 kt left |
| 04L | 6,081 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 9 kt right |
| 04R | 11,301 ft | CON | 3 kt tail | 9 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 8→9 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KMHR weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Sacramento Mather Airport in Sacramento, CA: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KMHR is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Recent aviation weather trends at KMHR
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KMCC reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 13 kt. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 22L/22R
- 89%
- 04L/04R
- 11%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (10:20 PM PDT)
TAF KMCC 290520Z 2906/3006 20008KT P6SM SKC FM290900 16007KT P6SM SKC FM291200 VRB05KT P6SM SKC FM292000 20006KT P6SM SKC FM300200 19010KT P6SM SKC
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KMHR
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KMHR.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KMHR
- IATA
- MHR
- FAA LID
- MHR
- City
- Sacramento
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 98 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.5547, -121.2980
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 11,301 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KMCC
- TAF
- Nearest KMCC
- ATIS
- 118.325 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 19h 50m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Mather Aerospace Modelers - Mather Park Zinfandel Dr — Mather, CA · 3 mi
- Sierra Eagles 1 — Rancho Cordova, CA · 4 mi
- Waegell Field, Stockton Gas Model Assn, Inc. 1 — Sacramento, CA · 4 mi
KMHR airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Sacramento Mather Airport in Sacramento, CA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KMHR weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KMHR?+
KMHR has 4 runways — 04L, 04R, 22L, 22R; the longest is 11,301 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for KMHR come from?+
Sacramento Mather Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KMCC, about 8 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at KMHR can differ.
Does KMHR have a TAF?+
Yes — the KMCC TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KMHR broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KMHR does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMHR from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Where can I find the KMHR airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Sacramento Mather Airport (KMHR) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Sacramento Mather Airport (KMHR)
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