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Santa Maria Pub/Capt Hancock (KSMX/SMX) — Santa Maria, United States

At a glance

Operating hours
13:00–05:00 UTC
Port of entry
Yes, with conditions
Fuel
100LL, Jet A
Tower
118.3
Runways
02/20, 12/30
Elevation
261 ft

Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 7/10
Observed Activity · Oct 27
41 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 3 on the ground · busiest hour 16:00Z
2026-10-142026-10-27
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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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: No published approach (FAA)
  • 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: ILS OR LOC RWY 12, RNAV (GPS) RWY 12, RNAV (GPS) RWY 30, VOR RWY 12
  • Remarks: N/A

Approaches not tied to one runway (FAA): LOC/DME BC-A

Source: FAA terminal procedures (d-TPP), cycle 2610, valid to 2026-10-29 09:01 UTC

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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: Not recorded
  • 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: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: None for non-commercial users Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
  • Parking Fee: Not recorded
  • Handling Mandatory: Not recorded
  • Currency: Not recorded
  • Remarks: Not recorded

Fuel Information

Immigration

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Not recorded
  • Remarks: Not recorded

Alternates

KSBP

KSBA

  • ICAO: KSBA
  • Name: Santa Barbara Mun
  • Distance (NM): 41.6
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: No: No customs staff or facilities: international aircraft may land only in an emergency (NASR) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01

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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.

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Active NOTAMs

A0676/
warning
ILS out of service
SMX NAV ILS RWY 12 U/S
2026-10-27 21:26 UTC 2026-11-11 23:59 UTC
A676/26
warning
ILS out of service
SMX NAV ILS RWY 12 U/S
2026-10-27 21:26 UTC 2026-11-11 23:59 UTC
A0674/
warning
ILS out of service
SMX NAV ILS RWY 12 LOC/DME U/S
2026-10-27 11:27 UTC 2026-11-11 23:59 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-28 18:15 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.
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Nearby Airports

KVBG Vandenberg Space Force Base 12 NM KLPC Lompoc Airport 14 NM L52 Oceano County Airport 15 NM KSBP San Luis Obispo Co Regl 22 NM 0CA4 Shepherd Farm Airport 25 NM KIZA Santa Ynez Airport 26 NM 0CA3 Crawford Airport 29 NM 5CL1 Hart Ranch Airport 31 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
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?
The FAA lists 100LL, Jet A for public use at Santa Maria Pub/Capt Hancock. Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
Does KSMX require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
Where is KSMX located?
Santa Maria Pub/Capt Hancock (KSMX) is located in Santa Maria, United States.
What is the IATA code for KSMX?
The IATA code for Santa Maria Pub/Capt Hancock is SMX.
Does KSMX have an ILS approach?
Yes, the FAA publishes ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches at Santa Maria Pub/Capt Hancock to runway 12. Source: FAA terminal procedures (d-TPP), cycle 2610, valid to 2026-10-29 09:01 UTC.
Is KSMX a port of entry?
Yes, with conditions. User fee airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.15). Source: 19 CFR 122.15 User fee airports, 2026-10-13 (last amended 2025-11-17).
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