SANTA MONICA MUNI (KSMO)
Santa Monica, California · Los Angeles County · 3 miles E of city
Airport information
FAA identifierSMO
ICAO identifierKSMO
Elevation169.8 ft MSL
Latitude34.01582° N
Longitude118.45131° W
Magnetic variation12E
AirspaceClass D (CLASS D SVC 0700-2100; OTHER TIMES CLASS G)
NPIAS categoryReliever · Regional
Based aircraft166
Annual enplanements175
Sectional chartLOS ANGELES
ARTCCLos Angeles Center
Flight ServiceHawthorne
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1940/04
Fuel available100LL, A, UL94
TowerATCT
BeaconWG
Landing feeYes
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilitySMO
AttendedALL / ALL / ALL
ManagerStelios Makrides
Manager phone(310) 458-8692
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 3,500 × 150 ft | Asphalt (good) | 03: right pattern, P4L · 21: P4L |
| H1 | 40 × 40 ft | Asphalt (good) | — |
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| KIMMO STAR | 119.85 | SANTA MONICA |
| WAYVE STAR | 119.85 | SANTA MONICA |
| APCH/P | 124.3 | SANTA MONICA |
| APCH/P | 124.9 | SANTA MONICA |
| APCH/P | 125.2 | SANTA MONICA |
| CTRUS DP | 125.2 | SANTA MONICA |
| DEP/P | 125.2 | SANTA MONICA |
| PEVEE DP | 125.2 | SANTA MONICA |
| SANTA MONICA DP | 125.2 | SANTA MONICA |
| THRNE STAR | 126.7 | SANTA MONICA |
| ZUUMA STAR | 128.5 | SANTA MONICA |
| BONJO STAR | 128.75 | SANTA MONICA |
| FERNANDO STAR | 134.2 | SANTA MONICA |
| APCH/P IC | 135.05 | SANTA MONICA |
| BOGET STAR | 135.05 | SANTA MONICA |
| CHOII DP | 135.05 | SANTA MONICA |
| SANTA MONICA DP | 135.05 | SANTA MONICA |
| APCH/P | 263.025 | SANTA MONICA |
| DEP/P | 263.025 | SANTA MONICA |
| DEP/P | 263.025 | SANTA MONICA |
| APCH/P | 269.0 | SANTA MONICA |
| KIMMO STAR | 306.9 | SANTA MONICA |
| WAYVE STAR | 306.9 | SANTA MONICA |
| APCH/P IC | 317.5 | SANTA MONICA |
| BOGET STAR | 317.5 | SANTA MONICA |
| CHOII DP | 317.5 | SANTA MONICA |
| SANTA MONICA DP | 317.5 | SANTA MONICA |
| CTRUS DP | 323.275 | SANTA MONICA |
| PEVEE DP | 323.275 | SANTA MONICA |
| SANTA MONICA DP | 323.275 | SANTA MONICA |
| FERNANDO STAR | 338.2 | SANTA MONICA |
| ZUUMA STAR | 360.7 | SANTA MONICA |
| APCH/P | 363.2 | SANTA MONICA |
| THRNE STAR | 370.95 | SANTA MONICA |
| BONJO STAR | 381.55 | SANTA MONICA |
| ATIS | 119.15 | SANTA MONICA |
| CTAF | 120.1 | — |
| LCL/P | 120.1 | SANTA MONICA |
| GND/P | 121.9 | SANTA MONICA |
| UNICOM | 122.95 | — |
| LCL/P | 257.8 | SANTA MONICA |
Weather stations
- ASOS · 310-309-5134
Airport remarks
- HEL FLT TRNG OPN PROHIBITED; HEL OPNS APCH ARPT BDRY AT MIDFIELD AT OR ABOVE 900 FT MSL.
- INTXN DEPS AND FRMN LNDGS/DEPS PROHIBITED.
- RWY 03/21 DEP END APPROX 1000 FT FM RESIDENTIAL HOMES. EXTENDED HIGH POWER SETTINGS ON RUN-UP OR DEP NEGATIVELY IMPACT THE COMMUNITY.
- PPR RQRD FOR DW ACFT IN EXCESS OF 60000 LBS CRTFYD MAX LDG WT, CTC AMGR 310-458-8692.
- NO TOUCH/GO, STOP/GO, OR LOW APCH PERMITTED ON SAT, SUN, HOLS; WEEKDAYS SS-0700.
- VFR DEPS RWY 21 TURN LEFT 10 DEGS OVER SMO VOR THEN TURN RIGHT 225 DEGS
- IF DEP NORTH, NO RIGHT TURNS BFR RCHG SHORELINE. RWY 03 DEP NO TURNS PRIOR TO 405 FREEWAY LCTD 1 MI EAST.
- ENG MAINT RUN-UP: JETS AND TURBOPROPS NORTH SIDE, WI 300 FT EAST OF TWY A4. PISTON SNGLS AND TWINS ON SOUTH SIDE, WI 300 FT EAST OF TWY B4. 0900-1700 ONLY.
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.
Flight training near KSMO
$65.00 per hour
Dedicated to Flight Training Success at KSMO, KVNY, KHHR, Santa Monica, California · +2 more locations
$110.00 per hour
Experienced CFI and ATP at KSMO, KVNY, KHHR, KWHP, KBUR, Santa Monica, California · +6 more locations
Santa Monica Flyers; Flight School at KSMO, Santa Monica, California
$100.00 per hour
Certified Flight Instruction (Cirrus Included), Santa Monica, California · +4 more locations
Aviation services near KSMO
Events near KSMO
Sun, Sep 20 · 10:00 AM (Free)
Douglas Day at Santa Monica Airport (KSMO)
2828 Donald Douglas Loop N, Santa Monica, CA
Fly-in
Fri, Jan 22 · 12:00 AM (Free)
24th Annual Living Legends of Aviation-Aerospace Awards
Beverly Hills, CA
Fly-in
Wed, Aug 19 · 10:00 AM (Free)
New Castle Airport (KILG) Runway Safety Action Team Meeting- Hybrid Meeting
3022 New Castle Avenue, Multi-Purpose Room, DE
FAA WINGS SafetySeminar/Training
Sat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AM (Free)
Young Eagle Flight Rally
12653 Osborne Street, Pacoima, CA
Fly-inEAA Meeting

