What does SMO stand for?

SMO is the IATA code for Santa Monica Municipal Airport (ICAO KSMO) in Santa Monica, CA.

Where is Santa Monica Municipal Airport?

Santa Monica Municipal Airport is located in Santa Monica, CA.

Does Santa Monica Municipal Airport have commercial airline service?

No — Santa Monica Municipal Airport does not receive scheduled airline flights. It primarily serves general aviation, private charter, and corporate operators.

How long is the runway at Santa Monica Municipal Airport?

The longest runway at Santa Monica Municipal Airport measures 3,500 ft (1,067 m).

What is the elevation of Santa Monica Municipal Airport?

Santa Monica Municipal Airport sits at 170 ft above sea level.

What timezone is Santa Monica Municipal Airport in?

Santa Monica Municipal Airport operates on America/Los_Angeles.

How many private-jet empty legs are available at Santa Monica Municipal Airport?

SkyAccess currently tracks 1 departing and 8 arriving private-jet empty legs at Santa Monica Municipal Airport over the next six months. Browse and book each leg with a free account.

Santa Monica Municipal Airport

Q: What is KSMO airport?

KSMO is the ICAO code for Santa Monica Municipal Airport (IATA SMO), located in Santa Monica, CA.

KSMOSMOSanta Monica, CA·Medium Airport

KSMO is the ICAO code for Santa Monica Municipal Airport (IATA SMO), located in Santa Monica, CA.

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Airport guide

Santa Monica Municipal Airport (KSMO) sits in Santa Monica, California. The single 3,500 ft runway (shortened in 2017 from 4,973 ft per LA city agreement) handles light to midsize jets only. Heavy iron cannot operate post-shortening. Field elevation 177 ft, no density-altitude concerns. KSMO is scheduled for closure at end of 2028. Ground time to downtown Santa Monica is 5 minutes; Beverly Hills is 15.

Background from Wikipedia

Santa Monica Airport is a general aviation airport largely in Santa Monica, California, United States, in the Greater Los Angeles area. It opened on April 15, 1923, making it one of the United States' oldest airports, and it has been one of the world's foremost general aviation airports. The airport is scheduled to close on December 31, 2028.

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Empty legs departing KSMO (1)

Jun 22, 2026

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Empty legs arriving KSMO (8)

Jun 19, 2026

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Empty legs departing KSMO (1)

Empty legs arriving KSMO (8)

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