Santa Monica Airport (KSMO / SMO)
Empty legs and charters from Santa Monica
KSMO airport at a glance
- ICAO code
- KSMO
- IATA code
- SMO
- City
- Santa Monica
- Region
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 177 ft (54 m)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles (UTC-8)
- Coordinates
- 34.0158° N, 118.4510° W
- Empty legs from
- 7
- Empty legs to
- 4
Weather & airport info KSMO
Current weather
Good visual conditions (VFR)observed 03 Nov, 16:51 UTC- Wind
- Calm
- Visibility
- 10 km or more
- Clouds
- no significant clouds
- Temperature
- 21 °C (dew point 6 °C)
- Pressure (QNH)
- 1,019 hPa
Original weather report (METAR)
METAR KSMO 031651Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP187 T02060061 $
Forecast (TAF)
- 03 Nov, 18:00–20:00 UTC5 kt (9 km/h) from south-southwest (210°) · visibility 10 km or more · scattered clouds at 15,000 ft
- 03 Nov, 20:00–03:00 UTCfrom10 kt (19 km/h) from southwest (230°) · visibility 10 km or more · scattered clouds at 15,000 ft
- 04 Nov, 03:00–18:00 UTCfrom3 kt (6 km/h) from variable directions · visibility 10 km or more · scattered clouds at 15,000 ft
Original forecast (TAF)
TAF KSMO 031720Z 0318/0418 21005KT P6SM SCT150 FM032000 23010KT P6SM SCT150 FM040300 VRB03KT P6SM SCT150
Airport
- Elevation
- 170 ft (52 m)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 06:15 / 16:59 local time
Runways
| Runway | Length | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 1,067 m (3,500 ft) | asphalt | yes |
Radio frequencies
- Approach: 124.3
- ATIS: 119.15
- CTAF: 120.1
- Ground: 121.9
- Tower: 120.1
- UNICOM: 122.95
For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.
Airport map KSMO
Full screen →Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.
Official charts (FAA)
Cycle 2611, valid until 0901Z 11/26/26
Airport diagram (FAA)
Airport diagram (1)
Instrument approaches (4)
Departure procedures (7)
Obstacle departure procedures (1)
For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.
Current NOTAMs for KSMO(4)
NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.
- NoticeAirspace10/019· from 04 Nov, 21:00 UTC · until 05 Nov, 02:00 UTC
Low flying military helicopter operations are taking place in the airspace within a defined area near Santa Monica Municipal airport, from the surface up to 500 feet above ground.
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AIRSPACE LOW FLYING MIL HEL OPS WI AN AREA DEFINED AS DEFINED AS 340157N1183147W (4NM WNW SMO) TO 335904N1182819W (2.1NM SW SMO) TO 340035N1182523W (1.5NM SE SMO) TO 335753N1182359W (1.3NM NE LAX) TO 335747N1182723W (2.6NM NW LAX) TO 340028N1183235W (4.5NM W SMO) TO POINT OF ORIGIN SFC-500FT AGL
- NoticeAirspace10/021· from 04 Nov, 20:30 UTC · until 05 Nov, 02:00 UTC
Low flying helicopter operations are taking place in the airspace within a defined area near Santa Monica Municipal airport, from the surface up to 500 feet above ground.
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AIRSPACE LOW FLYING HEL OPS WI AN AREA DEFINED AS 340028N1183237W (4.7NM WSW SMO) TO 340200N1183143W (3.9NM W SMO) TO 335909N1182813W (2NM SSW SMO) TO 340047N1182506W (1.7NM E SMO) TO 335748N1182236W (2NM NE LAX) TO 335745N1182720W (2.7NM WNW LAX) TO POINT OF ORIGIN SFC-500FT AGL
- NoticeAirspace10/018· from 03 Nov, 20:00 UTC · until 03 Nov, 22:00 UTC
Low flying military helicopter operations are taking place in the airspace within a defined area near Santa Monica Municipal airport, from the surface up to 500 feet above ground.
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AIRSPACE LOW FLYING MIL HEL OPS WI AN AREA DEFINED AS DEFINED AS 340157N1183147W (4NM WNW SMO) TO 335904N1182819W (2.1NM SW SMO) TO 340035N1182523W (1.5NM SE SMO) TO 335753N1182359W (1.3NM NE LAX) TO 335747N1182723W (2.6NM NW LAX) TO 340028N1183235W (4.5NM W SMO) TO POINT OF ORIGIN SFC-500FT AGL
- NoticeAirspace10/020· from 03 Nov, 19:30 UTC · until 03 Nov, 23:59 UTC
Low flying helicopter operations are taking place in the airspace within a defined area near Santa Monica Municipal airport, from the surface up to 500 feet above ground.
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AIRSPACE LOW FLYING HEL OPS WI AN AREA DEFINED AS 340028N1183237W (4.7NM WSW SMO) TO 340200N1183143W (3.9NM W SMO) TO 335909N1182813W (2NM SSW SMO) TO 340047N1182506W (1.7NM E SMO) TO 335748N1182236W (2NM NE LAX) TO 335745N1182720W (2.7NM WNW LAX) TO POINT OF ORIGIN SFC-500FT AGL
For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).
Private jet traffic in Santa Monica Municipal Airport (last 30 days)
- Arrivals
- 279
- Departures
- 268
- Different jets
- 151
Most frequent origins: Meadows Field (24), San Carlos Airport (18), Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (11), Camarillo Airport (10), Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (10).
Most frequent destinations: Meadows Field (27), Fresno Yosemite International Airport (21), San Carlos Airport (16), San Luis County Regional Airport (9), San Francisco International Airport (9).
Most common aircraft types: Embraer Phenom 300 (151), Pilatus PC-12 (132), Beechcraft King Air 200/250 (81), Piper M500/M600 (31), Daher TBM 700 (28).
Monday is the busiest day.
Our own analysis of public ADS-B signals from business jets. Not every flight is received, and jets with a removal request are excluded.
Charter operators based here
Operators with a base at this airport.
- Action Air ExpressPiston aircraft
Empty legs from KSMO
7 departures available
- Sat, Nov 710:33Santa MonicaKSMO · Santa Monica Municipal AirportLas VegasKLAS · Harry Reid International AirportPilatus PC-12 NG8—$2,2007NovSanta Monica → Las VegasKSMO → KLAS · 10:33Pilatus PC-12 NG · 8 seats$2,200
- Sat, Nov 7in 4 daysSanta MonicaKSMO · Santa Monica Municipal AirportSan CarlosKSQL · San Carlos AirportBeechcraft King Air 20071h 30mOn request7NovSanta Monica → San CarlosKSMO → KSQL · in 4 daysBeechcraft King Air 200 · 7 seats · 1h 30mOn request
- Sat, Nov 7in 4 daysSanta MonicaKSMO · Santa Monica Municipal AirportLas VegasKLAS · Harry Reid International AirportPilatus PC-128—$8257NovSanta Monica → Las VegasKSMO → KLAS · in 4 daysPilatus PC-12 · 8 seats$825
- Sat, Nov 7in 4 daysSanta MonicaKSMO · Santa Monica Municipal AirportSan CarlosKSQL · San Carlos AirportBeech King Air B2007—On request7NovSanta Monica → San CarlosKSMO → KSQL · in 4 daysBeech King Air B200 · 7 seatsOn request
- Sat, Nov 7in 4 daysSanta MonicaKSMO · Santa Monica Municipal AirportLas VegasKLAS · Harry Reid International AirportPilatus PC-12/476—On request7NovSanta Monica → Las VegasKSMO → KLAS · in 4 daysPilatus PC-12/47 · 6 seatsOn request
- Mon, Nov 30in 27 daysSanta MonicaKSMO · Santa Monica Municipal AirportSan CarlosKSQL · San Carlos AirportPilatus PC-12/458—$4,73030NovSanta Monica → San CarlosKSMO → KSQL · in 27 daysPilatus PC-12/45 · 8 seats$4,730
Mon, Nov 3013:33Santa MonicaKSMO · Santa Monica Municipal AirportSan CarlosKSQL · San Carlos AirportPilatus PC 128—$2,56730NovSanta Monica → San CarlosKSMO → KSQL · 13:33Pilatus PC 12 · 8 seats$2,567
KSMO · Santa Monica Municipal Airport* Total price incl. 10% service fee, converted to your selected currency. Price subject to operator confirmation.
Empty legs to KSMO
4 arrivals available
- Tue, Nov 1714:57Santa BarbaraKSBA · Santa Barbara Municipal AirportSanta MonicaKSMO · Santa Monica Municipal AirportPilatus PC-12 NG8—$1,87017NovSanta Barbara → Santa MonicaKSBA → KSMO · 14:57Pilatus PC-12 NG · 8 seats$1,870
Wed, Nov 1806:57Santa BarbaraKSBA · Santa Barbara Municipal AirportSanta MonicaKSMO · Santa Monica Municipal AirportPilatus PC 12 NG8—$91418NovSanta Barbara → Santa MonicaKSBA → KSMO · 06:57Pilatus PC 12 NG · 8 seats$914
Mon, Nov 23in 20 daysLas VegasKHND · Henderson Executive AirportSanta MonicaKSMO · Santa Monica Municipal AirportPilatus PC-128—$4,21923NovLas Vegas → Santa MonicaKHND → KSMO · in 20 daysPilatus PC-12 · 8 seats$4,219- Mon, Nov 23in 20 daysLas VegasKHND · Henderson Executive AirportSanta MonicaKSMO · Santa Monica Municipal AirportPilatus PC-12/47 NG8—$4,84023NovLas Vegas → Santa MonicaKHND → KSMO · in 20 daysPilatus PC-12/47 NG · 8 seats$4,840
* Total price incl. 10% service fee, converted to your selected currency. Price subject to operator confirmation.
Map: Santa Monica Airport
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About the airport
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KSMO airport FAQ
Are there any restrictions at Santa Monica airport (KSMO) today?
We currently have no valid NOTAMs for Santa Monica (KSMO). 4 more NOTAMs start in the coming days. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.
What is the weather at Santa Monica airport (KSMO)?
According to the latest weather report for KSMO (METAR, 03 Nov, 16:51 UTC): Good visual conditions (VFR). Wind Calm, visibility 10 km or more, temperature 21 °C (dew point 6 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.
How long are the runways at Santa Monica airport (KSMO)?
Santa Monica (KSMO) has one runway: runway 03/21 with 1,067 m (3,500 ft), asphalt.
What are the radio frequencies at Santa Monica airport (KSMO)?
Frequencies at KSMO: Tower 120.1 MHz, Ground 121.9 MHz and ATIS 119.15 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.
What are the airport codes of Santa Monica Municipal Airport?
The ICAO code is KSMO and the IATA code is SMO. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.
What is the elevation of KSMO airport?
Santa Monica Municipal Airport sits at 177 ft (54 m) above sea level. Local time zone: America/Los Angeles.
Can I fly to KSMO by private jet?
Whether a private jet can operate into Santa Monica Municipal Airport depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.
Are there empty legs from or to KSMO?
There are currently 7 empty legs departing from and 4 arriving at Santa Monica Municipal Airport. Empty legs are repositioning flights at heavily reduced prices; the list is updated several times a day.