2
Runways
42
Frequencies
17
Procedures
Quick Facts
ICAO
KSMO
FAA
SMO
Elevation
169.8 ft MSL
Runways
2
Frequencies
42
Tower
Yes
Fuel
100LL,A,UL94
Coordinates
34.016, -118.451
Airport Information
Facility Type
AIRPORT
Elevation
169.8 ft MSL
Control Tower
Yes
CTAF
120.1 MHz
Fuel Types
100LL,A,UL94
Traffic Pattern
Not published
ARTCC
LOS ANGELES
Coordinates
34.0158, -118.4513
Ownership
Public
Hours of Operation
Current Weather
Nearby Weather Cameras
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FAA aviation weather camera images are for situational awareness. They may NOT be used to comply with regulatory requirements — for example, to determine weather minimums for IFR flight. Images are generally updated about every 10 minutes and actual site conditions may differ from the displayed image. FAA Order JO 7110.10, §8-3-3
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| ID | Ends | Length | Width | Surface | Lights | Weight Bearing | PCN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 03 / 21 | 3,500 ft | 150 ft | ASPH | MED | SW (Single Wheel) 40,000 lbsDW (Dual Wheel) 60,000 lbsDTW (Dual Tandem) 105,000 lbs | - |
| H1 | H1 / - | 40 ft | 40 ft | ASPH | PERI | - | - |
Frequencies
| Type | Frequency | Name | Call Sign | Use | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APCH/P | 269.0 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON | SANTA MONICA | APCH/P | - |
| APCH/P | 124.3 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON | SANTA MONICA | APCH/P | - |
| APCH/P | 363.2 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON | SANTA MONICA | APCH/P | - |
| APCH/P | XXX.XXX | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON | SANTA MONICA | APCH/P | - |
| APCH/P | XXX.XXX | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON | SANTA MONICA | APCH/P | - |
| APCH/P | XXX.XXX | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON | SANTA MONICA | APCH/P | - |
| APCH/P IC | XXX.XXX | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON | SANTA MONICA | APCH/P IC | - |
| APCH/P IC | XXX.XXX | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON | SANTA MONICA | APCH/P IC | - |
| ATIS | XXX.XXX | SANTA MONICA MUNI | SANTA MONICA | ATIS | 0700-2100 |
| BOGET STAR | XXX.XXX | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON | SANTA MONICA | BOGET STAR | - |
| BOGET STAR | XXX.XXX | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON | SANTA MONICA | BOGET STAR | - |
| BONJO STAR | XXX.XXX | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON | SANTA MONICA | BONJO STAR | - |
| BONJO STAR | XXX.XXX | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON | SANTA MONICA | BONJO STAR | - |
| CHOII DP | XXX.XXX | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON | SANTA MONICA | CHOII DP | - |
| CHOII DP | XXX.XXX | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON | SANTA MONICA | CHOII DP | - |
| CTAF | XXX.XXX | SANTA MONICA MUNIWHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT REIL RWY 21; MIRL RWY 03/21 - CTAF. | - | CTAF | - |
| CTRUS DP | XXX.XXX | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON | SANTA MONICA | CTRUS DP | - |
| CTRUS DP | XXX.XXX | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON | SANTA MONICA | CTRUS DP | - |
| DEP/P | XXX.XXX | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON | SANTA MONICA | DEP/P | - |
| DEP/P | XXX.XXX | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON | SANTA MONICA | DEP/P | - |
| DEP/P | XXX.XXX | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON | SANTA MONICA | DEP/P | - |
| FERNANDO STAR | XXX.XXX | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON | SANTA MONICA | FERNANDO STAR | - |
| FERNANDO STAR | XXX.XXX | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON | SANTA MONICA | FERNANDO STAR | - |
| GND/P | XXX.XXX | SANTA MONICA MUNI | SANTA MONICA | GND/P | 0700-2100 |
| KIMMO STAR | XXX.XXX | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON | SANTA MONICA | KIMMO STAR | - |
| KIMMO STAR | XXX.XXX | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON | SANTA MONICA | KIMMO STAR | - |
| LCL/P | XXX.XXX | SANTA MONICA MUNI | SANTA MONICA | LCL/P | 0700-2100 |
| LCL/P | XXX.XXX | SANTA MONICA MUNI | SANTA MONICA | LCL/P | 0700-2100 |
| PEVEE DP | XXX.XXX | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON | SANTA MONICA | PEVEE DP | - |
| PEVEE DP | XXX.XXX | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON | SANTA MONICA | PEVEE DP | - |
| SANTA MONICA DP | XXX.XXX | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON | SANTA MONICA | SANTA MONICA DP | - |
| SANTA MONICA DP | XXX.XXX | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON | SANTA MONICA | SANTA MONICA DP | - |
| SANTA MONICA DP | XXX.XXX | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON | SANTA MONICA | SANTA MONICA DP | - |
| SANTA MONICA DP | XXX.XXX | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON | SANTA MONICA | SANTA MONICA DP | - |
| SMO VOR/DME | XXX.XXX | SANTA MONICA | - | SMO VOR/DME | - |
| THRNE STAR | XXX.XXX | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON | SANTA MONICA | THRNE STAR | - |
| THRNE STAR | XXX.XXX | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON | SANTA MONICA | THRNE STAR | - |
| UNICOM | XXX.XXX | SANTA MONICA MUNI | - | UNICOM | - |
| WAYVE STAR | XXX.XXX | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON | SANTA MONICA | WAYVE STAR | - |
| WAYVE STAR | XXX.XXX | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON | SANTA MONICA | WAYVE STAR | - |
| ZUUMA STAR | XXX.XXX | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON | SANTA MONICA | ZUUMA STAR | - |
| ZUUMA STAR | XXX.XXX | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON | SANTA MONICA | ZUUMA STAR | - |
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.
- CONS NOISE ORDINANCE IN EFCT CTC NOISE OFFICE FOR PROCS (310) 458-8692.
- NOISE LMTS ALL ACFT: PURE JET AND STAGE II (WITH/WITHOUT HUSHKITS) PROHIBITED. MAX NOISE LIMIT 95.0 DBA SNGL EVENT NOISE EXPOSURE LEVEL (SENEL) RCRDD 2200 FT EXTDD CNTRLN.
- PPR EX-MIL ACFT CTC ARPT MGR (310) 458-8692.
- CURFEW: NO ENG STARTS, APU, OR TKOFS EXC PPR LIFEGUARD FLTS 2300-0700 MON-FRI AND 2300-0800 WKENDS.
- TURBINE ACFT & ACFT OVER 12,000 LBS PROHIBITED ON SOUTH SIDE TSNT PKNG.
- IFR JETS & TURBOPROPS CTC GND PRIOR TO ENG START.
- PURE JET AND STAGE II (WITH/WITHOUT HUSH KITS) PROHIBITED.
- TSNT PRKG SOUTH SIDE, NEXT TO BCN.
- THE PAVED AREAS PRECDG THE RWY 3-21 THRS ARE NOT AVBL FOR LDG, TKOF, OR TAXI OPS. THE PAVED AREAS ARE NOW BLAST PADS CREATED FROM THE THRS' RELOCATION AND RWY LENGTH REDUCTION IN DECEMBER 2017.
- ACFT MUST NOW EXIT THE RWY AT DSGND CONNECTOR TWYS. THE CONS RWY EXIT SYS IS NO LONGER AVBL.
- FOR CD WHEN ATCT CLSD CTC SOCAL APCH AT 800-448-3724.
- WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT REIL RWY 21; MIRL RWY 03/21 - CTAF.
- TPA: 1200' AGL SINGLE-ENG; 1700' AGL TWIN-ENG.
- STELIOS.MAKRIDES@SANTAMONICA.GOV
- 100LL FULL SVC ONLY.
- UL94 AVBL AT SELF-SERVE ISLAND.
IFR Procedures
6 STARs, 1 STARs, 3 Runway, 3 Approaches, 4 SIDs
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KSMO Operational Overview
Location & Facility
SANTA MONICA MUNI (KSMO) is a publicly owned airport open to the public located in SANTA MONICA, California, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 169.8 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 34.0158°N, 118.4513°W.
Runways
SANTA MONICA MUNI has 2 runways. The longest runway (03/21) measures 3,500 feet by 150 feet with a asph surface. Other runways include H1 (40 ft, ASPH).
Communications & Operations
SANTA MONICA MUNI is a towered airport. ATIS is available on 119.15 MHz. A total of 42 communication frequencies are published for this facility.
Services & Fuel
SANTA MONICA MUNI offers 100LL,A,UL94 fuel. Pilots planning fuel stops should confirm availability with the FBO, as hours and pricing may vary.
Instrument Procedures
SANTA MONICA MUNI has 17 published instrument flight procedures, including 1 approach, 4 SIDs (Standard Instrument Departures), and 6 STARs (Standard Terminal Arrival Routes). These procedures are updated on the 28-day AIRAC cycle. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view full procedure charts with waypoint maps and altitude profiles.
Weather Cameras
3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near SANTA MONICA MUNI, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is KSMO?
KSMO is the ICAO identifier for SANTA MONICA MUNI, a public-use airport, located in SANTA MONICA, California, United States.
How many runways does SANTA MONICA MUNI have?
SANTA MONICA MUNI (KSMO) has 2 runways. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of KSMO?
The field elevation of SANTA MONICA MUNI is 169.8 feet above mean sea level (MSL), surveyed.
Is fuel available at KSMO?
Yes, SANTA MONICA MUNI offers 100LL,A,UL94 fuel.
What is the longest runway at KSMO?
The longest runway at SANTA MONICA MUNI is 3,500 feet long.
How much weight can the main runway at KSMO support?
The main runway at SANTA MONICA MUNI supports single-wheel landing gear aircraft up to 40,000 lbs.
How do I access complete data for KSMO?
Sign up for a free AeroCopilot account to access all frequencies, full NOTAM text with AI interpretation, decoded forecasts, and IFR procedure charts for SANTA MONICA MUNI.
Where is SANTA MONICA MUNI located?
SANTA MONICA MUNI (KSMO) is located in SANTA MONICA, California, United States, at an elevation of 169.8 ft MSL.
Does KSMO have weather cameras?
KSMO does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.