Sacramento Municipal Airport was located 5.5 miles south of the city. It had three oiled runways. It was a rectangular 232 acres. There were neither landing nor flood lighting fees.

Day markings featured the standard circle and "SACRAMENTO" painted on the hangar roof. Night operations were aided by boundary and flood lights and a 24" rotating beacon with flashing "N".

Accommodations included a restaurant on the field and modern hotels and restaurants in Sacramento. Taxi fare to the city was 50 cents.

Telephone and weather reports were available on the field, and Boeing Air Transport maintained radio station "KFM". Fuel, oil and hangars were available, with licensed mechanics day and night.

Operators at the field included Boeing Air Transport, Bennett Flying Service, Kimball Flying Service, L&M Flying Service,Summitt Flying School and Nicholson Repair Shop. Valley Air Lines and Varney Speed Lines provided chartered passenger service. Swalley & Duffy staffed the airport lunch room.