Private jet charter to Santa Monica

Santa Monica Municipal Airport

Short Field

SMO KSMO Santa Monica, California Elevation: 170 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

Can mid-size jets land at Santa Monica Airport?

Santa Monica's 3,500-foot runway limits operations to light jets, very light jets, and turboprops. Mid-size and heavy jets should use Van Nuys (VNY) instead, with ground or helicopter transfer to Santa Monica.

Is Santa Monica Airport closing?

Yes. Under a federal settlement, Santa Monica Municipal Airport is scheduled to close by December 31, 2028. It remains fully operational for private aviation until that date.

How far is Santa Monica Airport from the beach?

Santa Monica Municipal Airport is approximately 2 miles from the Santa Monica Pier and the Pacific Ocean, typically a 10-minute drive. It's 5 minutes from downtown Santa Monica and 15 minutes from Beverly Hills.

Runway Information

Short Field Airport. Longest runway is 3,500 ft. Restricted to turboprops, very light jets, and select light jets. Contact us for aircraft compatibility.

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Lighted
03/21	3,500 ft	150 ft	Asphalt	✓ Yes

Nearby Alternative Airports

Los Angeles International Airport

LAX — Longest runway: 12,923 ft

Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport

HHR — Longest runway: 4,884 ft

Hollywood Burbank Airport

BUR — Longest runway: 6,886 ft

Van Nuys Airport

VNY — Longest runway: 8,001 ft

Long Beach International Airport

LGB — Longest runway: 10,000 ft

Los Alamitos Army Air Field

KSLI — Longest runway: 7,999 ft

Camarillo International Airport

KCMA — Longest runway: 6,013 ft

Point Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co)

NTD — Longest runway: 11,102 ft

John Wayne Orange County International Airport

SNA — Longest runway: 5,700 ft

Oxnard Airport

OXR — Longest runway: 5,953 ft

Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport

PMD — Longest runway: 12,002 ft

Ontario International Airport

ONT — Longest runway: 12,197 ft

General William J Fox Airfield

WJF — Longest runway: 7,201 ft

Riverside Municipal Airport

RAL — Longest runway: 5,401 ft

Airport Resources

FAA Airport Diagram

Official FAA airport diagram - runways, taxiways, and facilities

Full Airport Details on AirNav

FBO directory, fuel prices, frequencies, procedures

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Quick Facts

IATA Code: SMO
ICAO Code: KSMO
Elevation: 170 ft
Runways: 1
Longest Runway: 3,500 ft
Location: Santa Monica, California

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