Medium airport · Santa Monica, United States
Santa Monica Municipal Airport
It opened on April 15, 1923, making it one of the United States' oldest airports, and it has been one of the world's foremost general aviation airports (at one time, the busiest single-runway airport in the world). Its IATA code is SMO. Its ICAO code is KSMO. It has 1 runway, longest 3,500 ft (Asphalt). Elevation 170 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Santa Monica, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | SMO |
| ICAO code | KSMO |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 3,500 ft (Asphalt) |
| Elevation | 170 ft |
| Coordinates | 34.0158° N, 118.4510° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Santa Monica Municipal Airport is known for
It opened on April 15, 1923, making it one of the United States' oldest airports, and it has been one of the world's foremost general aviation airports (at one time, the busiest single-runway airport in the world).
History
It opened on April 15, 1923, making it one of the United States' oldest airports, and it has been one of the world's foremost general aviation airports (at one time, the busiest single-runway airport in the world).
Official website: http://www.smgov.net/departments/airport/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Santa Monica Municipal Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Hollywood Sign · United States · 11.0 miles away
- Walt Disney Concert Hall · United States · 11.8 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Santa Monica Municipal Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Santa Monica State Beach · United States · 2.9 miles away
- Will Rogers State Historic Park · United States · 4.5 miles away
- Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area · United States · 5.0 miles away
- Dockweiler State Beach · United States · 5.3 miles away
- Will Rogers State Beach · United States · 6.5 miles away
- Topanga State Park · United States · 7.9 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Century City Heliport
3.7 miles away
Los Angeles International Airport
5.6 miles awayJack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport
9.2 miles awayVan Nuys Airport
13.6 miles away
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport
14.0 miles awayMore airports in United States
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Frequently asked questions
What is Santa Monica Municipal Airport?
It opened on April 15, 1923, making it one of the United States' oldest airports, and it has been one of the world's foremost general aviation airports (at one time, the busiest single-runway airport in the world).
What is the airport code for Santa Monica Municipal Airport?
Santa Monica Municipal Airport — its IATA code is SMO and its ICAO code is KSMO.
Where is Santa Monica Municipal Airport located?
Santa Monica Municipal Airport serves Santa Monica, United States. Its coordinates are 34.0158° N, 118.4510° W.
What is the history of Santa Monica Municipal Airport?
It opened on April 15, 1923, making it one of the United States' oldest airports, and it has been one of the world's foremost general aviation airports (at one time, the busiest single-runway airport in the world).
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#21087
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Monica_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.