KSMX vs KVBG
Comparing Santa Maria Pub/Capt Hancock and Vandenberg Space Force Base side by side. They are 12 NM apart.
| KSMX SMXSanta Maria Pub/Capt Hancock | KVBG VBGVandenberg Space Force Base | |
| Location | Santa Maria, United States | Lompoc, United States |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Medium Airport | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 261 ft | 369 ft |
| Runways | 2 (longest 6304 X 150) | 1 (longest 4572x61m) |
| ILS approach | Yes | No |
| 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) | Not recorded |
| Customs hours | — | — |
| Fuel | 100LL, Jet ASource: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01 | A++ |