Flying a Piper PA-44 Seminole into Sacramento International Airport
KSMF / SMF · Sacramento, United States
By Renzo, CPL
Field Elevation
27 ft
Aircraft Range
816 NM
Cruise Speed
161 kt
Runway Requirements
The Piper PA-44 Seminole is a multi engine piston aircraft (MTOW 1,723 kg). At sea level under standard conditions, expect approximately 2,200 ft takeoff distance. Always cross-reference your specific aircraft POH performance charts and current weather for actual TOD/LDR.
- → Number of runways at KSMF: 2
- → Coordinates: 38.6954, -121.5908
- → No type rating required (single pilot)
Approach Considerations
- →Approach plates: Reference current Jeppesen or FAA charts before each flight. ILS, RNAV (GPS), and visual approaches typically available depending on runway. Check NOTAMs for outages.
- →Wake turbulence: Stay alert for wake turbulence from preceding heavy aircraft, especially at major airports like KSMF.
Common Considerations
Central California airport with tule fog in winter but good year-round training conditions. For the Piper PA-44 Seminole, the most relevant factors are runway length sufficiency, density altitude impact at field elevation 27 ft, and single-runway pattern management.
Fuel Availability
100LL avgas is typically available at KSMF via on-field FBOs. The Piper PA-44 Seminole burns approximately 10 gph at cruise — verify pricing through ForeFlight or AirNav before arrival.
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