Sacramento County Airport System Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting

The document presents the Sacramento County Department of Airports' Sustainability Management Plan (SMP), which aims to advance environmentally responsible operations by conserving resources and minimizing environmental impacts. The plan is structured around four key sustainability categories: Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Water Conservation, Energy (Buildings & Fleet), and Waste Management. It defines processes to integrate sustainability into airport management, sets a foundation for measuring success, and outlines implementation and maintenance, embracing ENVISION principles.

The Sacramento County Airport System's board retreat addressed key highlights including SMF's improved financial performance and facility constraints, Mather's potential in air cargo, and the need for capital investments at Executive and Franklin Field. Discussions covered the healthy economy driving aviation demand, air service successes boosting aviation activity, and emerging facility constraints necessitating capital investment. Key topics included population growth, housing demand, air service area, travel and tourism, air carrier mix, passenger growth, ground transportation, and cargo trends. The board also discussed financial performance, operating expenses, staffing needs, and outstanding debt, as well as airfield improvements, passenger growth accommodation, rental car facilities, ground access, parking, cargo facilities, and general aviation improvements. The Mather Vision Plan was presented, covering airfield improvements, air cargo development, flightline improvements, and North and South Opportunity Areas. The Sacramento Executive Airport and Franklin Field were also reviewed, with a focus on financial sustainability and smart capital investment.

This Competition Plan for Sacramento International Airport outlines strategies to foster competitive air service, provide necessary terminal facilities, and ensure fair and nondiscriminatory access for airlines. Key initiatives include attracting new airline service through contacts and advertising, constructing and renovating facilities to meet demand, and utilizing PFC revenues for funding. The plan also focuses on ensuring equitable access to gates, implementing fair and reasonable charges, and exploring longer-range business arrangements to maintain flexibility and accommodate new entrants, with the overarching goal of making the airport the preferred choice for the Sacramento region.