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Santa Maria Pub/Capt Hancock (KSMX) — Santa Maria, United States
Santa Maria Pub/Capt Hancock (KSMX/SMX) serves Santa Maria, United States. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (02/20, 12/30). Field elevation is 261 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Operations
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Contacts
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: KSMX
- Name: Santa Maria Pub/Capt Hancock
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Domestic
- Latitude: 34.898899
- Longitude: -120.457001
- Elevation: 261 ft
- Country: United States
- Municipality: Santa Maria
- IATA Code: SMX
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Distance from City: 6.3 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 02/20
- Designation: 02/20
- Dimensions: 5130 X 75
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: NULL
- NAVAIDs: VORTAC, VOR
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 12/30
- Designation: 12/30
- Dimensions: 6304 X 150
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VORTAC, VOR
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.300 MHz
- Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Operations: 118.300, 121.500, 122.950 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 121.150 MHz
Operation Hours
Monday
13:00
–
05:00
Tuesday
13:00
–
05:00
Wednesday
13:00
–
05:00
Thursday
13:00
–
05:00
Friday
13:00
–
05:00
Saturday
13:00
–
05:00
Sunday
13:00
–
05:00
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +1 805-922-1726
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: $3.11 per 1,000 lbs MTOW
- Parking Fee: $0.43 per 1,000 lbs MTOW per hour; overnight flat rate available
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: USD
- Remarks: FBO services by Million Air and Signature Flight Support. Self-service options may be available for GA aircraft.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Available from Atlantic Aviation and Million Air. Contract fuel accepted. Prices subject to market conditions.
- Fuel Type: 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
- Fuel Type: Jet A
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Immigration
- Port of Entry: No
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. Not a designated port of entry; international flights require prior CBP arrangement or must clear customs at a designated POE.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: Standard noise abatement procedures in effect. Check NOTAMs for current restrictions.
Alternates
KSBP
- ICAO: KSBP
- Name: San Luis Obispo Co Regl
- Distance (NM): 22.2
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. CBP user fee facility with FIS available.
KSBA
- ICAO: KSBA
- Name: Santa Barbara Mun
- Distance (NM): 41.6
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. CBP user fee facility with FIS available.
KBFL
- ICAO: KBFL
- Name: Meadows
- Distance (NM): 75.8
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. Not a designated port of entry; international flights require prior CBP arrangement or must clear customs at a designated POE.
Airport Services
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United States Permit Requirements
Fast
Landing: 1d
- Overflight Permit: No
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: N/A
- Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:
No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.
Active NOTAMs
04/028
caution
Lighting restriction
RWY 12/30 REDL NOT STD
2026-04-24 21:15:00
2026-09-01 06:59:00
12/030
caution
Taxiway lighting closed
TWY A21 CLSD
2025-12-26 18:19:00
2026-12-31 07:59:00
12/031
caution
Apron closed
CARGO RAMP CLSD
2025-12-26 18:19:00
2026-12-31 07:59:00
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- What are the operating hours of KSMX?
- Santa Maria Pub/Capt Hancock operates from 13:00 to 05:00.
- What is the tower frequency at KSMX?
- The tower frequency at Santa Maria Pub/Capt Hancock is 118.3 MHz.
- What fuel is available at KSMX?
- Santa Maria Pub/Capt Hancock offers Jet A-1, 100LL, Jet A.
- Does KSMX require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Santa Maria Pub/Capt Hancock (United States).