Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field
SMX · KSMX · Santa Maria, CA · 261 ft elevation · var 14E · Towered
Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- KSMX / SMX
- Coordinates
- 34.8989, -120.4570
- Elevation
- 261 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 14E
- Sectional chart
- LOS ANGELES
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- LOS ANGELES (ZLA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- HAWTHORNE
- NOTAM facility
- SMX
- Attendance
- ALL 0600-2200
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1947/06
- Distance from city
- 3 S
Weather
METAR observed
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:19 AM | 12:19Z |
| Sunrise | 05:48 AM | 12:48Z |
| Sunset | 08:19 PM | 03:19Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:48 PM | 03:48Z |
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Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 12; PAPI RWY 30; HIRL RWY 12/30; TWY LIGHTS - CTAF. PAPI RWY 12 OPER CONSLY. on 118.3 — Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 12: 4-light PAPI (right) + MALSR · 30: 4-light PAPI (right).
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 02 · 022°
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
- CTAF
- 118.3
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 02 at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 02/20
5,199 ft × 75 ft · Asphalt (Good)- Heading
- 022° mag · 36° true
- Markings
- basic
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- 202° mag · 216° true
- Markings
- basic
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 121 ft, 3,640 ft from threshold, 350 ft R of centerline — 28:1 slope to clear
Runway 12/30
8,004 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Fair)- Heading
- 121° mag · 135° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (right) (3°)
- Approach lights
- MALSR
- Instrument landing
- ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 108.9 (SMX) · GS 3.00°
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- 301° mag · 315° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (right) (3.6°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 225 ft, 4,700 ft from threshold, 800 ft L of centerline — 20:1 slope to clear
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 5,199 ft | |
| 12/30 | 8,004 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | 124.15 | SANTA BARB APP/DEP |
| ATIS | 121.15 | |
| CTAF | 118.3 | |
| CTR | 119.05 | LOS ANGELES CENTER |
| GND | 121.9 | |
| RDO | 111 | HAWTHORNE RDO |
| TWR | 118.3 | |
| UNIC | 122.95 | UNICOM |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLJ · Guadalupe | VOR | 111.00 | r120° / 4.5 NM |
| VBG · Vandenberg | TACAN | 112.25 | r018° / 11.8 NM |
| MQO · Morro Bay | VORTAC | 112.40 | r129° / 25.9 NM |
| GVO · Gaviota | VORTAC | 113.80 | r305° / 28.5 NM |
| FLW · Fellows | VORTAC | 117.50 | r232° / 31.3 NM |
Airport diagram
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Procedures at a glance
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Minimums & Hot Spots
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VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- tiedowns
- Other services
- Air freight, Avionics, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- CLSD TO SUPPLL PART 121 AND PART 135 ACR OPNS EXCP 24 HRS PPR, CALL AMGR (805) 922-1726 WKDAYS 0800-1700.
- CALM WIND LESS THAN 8 KNOTS USE RWY 30.
- NO TGL OPNS; LANDING PRACTICE OR PRACTICE INSTRUMENT APPROACHES 2200-0700.
- PORTIONS OF TWY J NOT VISIBLE FM ATCT & UNLGTD.
- NUMEROUS BIRDS ON AND INVOF ARPT.
- CAUTION PARALLEL LGTD ROAD LESS THAN 1/4 MILE NW OF RY 12/30.
- TRANSIENT PILOTS REMAIN CLEAR OF COMMERCIAL RAMP AND TERMINAL.
- SELF SERVE FUEL 100LL AVBL 24 HRS LOCATED NORTH OF TOWER.
- WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 12; PAPI RWY 30; HIRL RWY 12/30; TWY LIGHTS - CTAF. PAPI RWY 12 OPER CONSLY.
- TPA 1000; TURBOJET & PURE JET 1500.
- ACFT FUEL SERVICING AVAILABLE 129.975.
- PCR VALUE: 200/F/A/Y/T
- PCR VALUE: 442/F/B/X/U
- RWY 02/20 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.
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About KSMX
Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field (SMX · KSMX) is an airport in Santa Maria, CA, at 261 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 8,004 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KSMX, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KSMX have a control tower?
Yes. Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.
What is the longest runway at KSMX?
Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field has 2 runways; the longest is 8,004 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KSMX?
Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field is in Santa Maria, CA, at an elevation of 261 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.8989, -120.4570.
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