FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 17 APRIL 2025LocationFAA Identifier: | SMX | Lat/Long: | 34-53-59.8000N 120-27-29.1000W 34-53.996667N 120-27.485000W 34.8999444,-120.4580833 (estimated) | Elevation: | 261.2 ft. / 79.6 m (surveyed) | Variation: | 14E (1985) | From city: | 3 miles S of SANTA MARIA, CA | Time zone: | UTC -7 (UTC -8 during Standard Time) | Zip code: | 93455 |
Airport OperationsAirport use: | Open to the public | Activation date: | 06/1947 | Control tower: | yes | ARTCC: | LOS ANGELES CENTER | FSS: | HAWTHORNE FLIGHT SERVICE STATION | NOTAMs facility: | SMX (NOTAM-D service available) | Attendance: | 0600-2200 | Pattern altitude: | TPA 1000; TURBOJET & PURE JET 1500. | Wind indicator: | lighted | Segmented circle: | yes | Lights: | WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 12; PAPI RWY 30; HIRL RWY 12/30; TWY LIGHTS - CTAF. PAPI RWY 12 OPER CONSLY. | Beacon: | white-green (lighted land airport) Operates sunset to sunrise. | Fire and rescue: | ARFF index B | Airline operations: | CLSD TO SUPPLL PART 121 AND PART 135 ACR OPNS EXCP 24 HRS PPR, CALL AMGR (805) 922-1726 WKDAYS 0800-1700. RWY 2/20 NOT AVBL FOR SKED ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 9 PSGR SEATS OR UNSKED ACR AT LEAST 31 PSGR SEATS. |
Airport CommunicationsCTAF: | 118.3 | UNICOM: | 122.95 | ATIS: | 121.15 | WX ASOS: | 121.15 (209-210-1160) | SANTA MARIA GROUND: | 121.9 [0600-2000] | SANTA MARIA TOWER: | 118.3 239.25 [0600-2000] | SANTA BARBARA APPROACH: | 124.15 | SANTA BARBARA DEPARTURE: | 124.15 | EMERG: | 121.5 | WX AWOS-3PT at LPC (14 nm S): | 133.875 (805-735-3075) | WX AWOS-3 at L52 (15 nm NW): | 118.375 (805-489-1305) |
- APCH/DEP CTL SVC PRVDD BY LOS ANGELES ARTCC (ZLA) ON FREQS 119.05/269.5 (SAN LUIS OBISPO RCAG) WHEN SANTA BARBARA APCH CTL (SBA) CLSD.
- COMMUNICATIONS PRVDD BY HAWTHORNE RADIO ON FEQS 122.1R/111.0T (GUADALUPE RCO).
Nearby radio navigation aidsVOR radial/distance | | VOR name | | Freq | | Var |
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GLJr119/(4.4) | | GUADALUPE VOR | | 113.05 | | 16E | MQOr129/25.8 | | MORRO BAY VORTAC | | 112.40 | | 16E | GVOr305/28.6 | | GAVIOTA VORTAC | | 113.80 | | 16E | FLWr232/31.3 | | FELLOWS VOR/DME | | 117.50 | | 16E |
Airport ServicesFuel available: | 100LL JET-A 100LL:ACFT FUEL SERVICING AVAILABLE 129.975. | Parking: | tiedowns | Airframe service: | MAJOR | Powerplant service: | MAJOR |
Runway InformationRunway 12/30Dimensions: | 8004 x 150 ft. / 2440 x 46 m | Surface: | asphalt/grooved, in good condition | Weight bearing capacity: | PCN 56 /F/B/X/U | Single wheel: | 75.0 | Double wheel: | 181.0 | Double tandem: | 400.0 |
| Runway edge lights: | high intensity | | RUNWAY 12 | | RUNWAY 30 | Latitude: | 34-54.496692N | | 34-53.557088N | Longitude: | 120-27.861532W | | 120-26.737162W | Elevation: | 216.8 ft. | | 261.1 ft. | Traffic pattern: | right | | left | Runway heading: | 121 magnetic, 135 true | | 301 magnetic, 315 true | Declared distances: | TORA:8004 TODA:8004 ASDA:8004 LDA:8004 | | TORA:8004 TODA:8004 ASDA:8004 LDA:8004 | Markings: | precision, in good condition | | precision, in good condition | Visual slope indicator: | 4-light PAPI on right (3.00 degrees glide path) | | 4-light PAPI on right (3.60 degrees glide path) | RVR equipment: | touchdown | | rollout | Approach lights: | MALSR: 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights | | | Runway end identifier lights: | no | | no | Touchdown point: | yes, no lights | | yes, no lights | Instrument approach: | ILS/DME | | | Obstructions: | none | | 225 ft. trees, 4700 ft. from runway, 800 ft. left of centerline, 20:1 slope to clear |
Runway 2/20Dimensions: | 5199 x 75 ft. / 1585 x 23 m | Surface: | asphalt, in good condition | Weight bearing capacity: | PCN 6 /F/B/Y/U | Single wheel: | 70.0 | Double wheel: | 90.0 | Double tandem: | 150.0 |
| | RUNWAY 2 | | RUNWAY 20 | Latitude: | 34-53.603380N | | 34-54.296752N | Longitude: | 120-28.075890W | | 120-27.464648W | Elevation: | 209.5 ft. | | 226.2 ft. | Traffic pattern: | right | | left | Runway heading: | 022 magnetic, 036 true | | 202 magnetic, 216 true | Declared distances: | TORA:5199 TODA:5199 ASDA:5199 LDA:5199 | | TORA:5199 TODA:5199 ASDA:5199 LDA:5199 | Markings: | basic, in good condition | | basic, in good condition | Runway end identifier lights: | no | | no | Touchdown point: | yes, no lights | | yes, no lights | Obstructions: | none | | 121 ft. trees, 3640 ft. from runway, 350 ft. right of centerline, 28:1 slope to clear |
Airport Ownership and Management from official FAA recordsOwnership: | Publicly-owned | Owner: | SANTA MARIA PUBLIC APT DIST 3217 TERMINAL DR SANTA MARIA, CA 93455 Phone 805-922-1726 | Manager: | MARTIN PEHL 3217 TERMINAL DR SANTA MARIA, CA 93455 Phone 805-922-1726 |
Additional Remarks- | RUNUP APRON RY 30 GWT 110,000 LBS DW. | - | 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. | - | RWY 2/20 NOT AVBL FOR ACR USE. | - | 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. |
Instrument Procedures IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures |
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ILS OR LOC RWY 12 **CHANGED** | | download | RNAV (GPS) RWY 12 **CHANGED** | | download | RNAV (GPS) RWY 30 **CHANGED** | | download | LOC/DME BC-A **CHANGED** | | download | VOR RWY 12 **CHANGED** | | download | NOTE: Special Alternate Minimums apply **CHANGED** | | download | Departure Procedures |
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BUELT FOUR | | download | NOTE: Special Take-Off Minimums/Departure Procedures apply | | download |
Other nearby airports with instrument procedures: KVBG - Vandenberg Space Force Base (12 nm SW) KLPC - Lompoc Airport (14 nm S) KSBP - San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (22 nm NW) KIZA - Santa Ynez Airport/Kunkle Field (26 nm SE) KSBA - Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (42 nm SE)
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