Santa Monica Municipal Airport

KSMO / SMO

Santa Monica, US

KSMO (SMO) Santa Monica Municipal Airport — Charts, Approach Plates & Operations

25 official charts for Santa Monica Municipal Airport (KSMO / SMO) — airport diagrams, instrument approach procedures, SIDs, STARs, and operational information for pilots.

Charts (25) Operations Frequencies Official AIP FAQ

KSMO Airport Charts & Approach Plates

Official charts for Santa Monica Municipal Airport published by the national aviation authority. Updated every 28 days per AIRAC cycle. All links open the official PDF source in a new tab.

Airport Diagrams 1

Instrument Approach Procedures (IAP) 11

Standard Terminal Arrivals (STAR) 9

Takeoff Minimums 1

Alternate Minimums 1

Additional Charts 2

All charts sourced from official AIP publication. Last updated: April 8, 2026. Always verify with the official AIP before flight.

Airport Operations

Santa Monica Municipal Airport is operational with tower hours 0700-2100. Landing fees apply and fuel services include 100LL, Jet-A, and UL94. When tower is closed, activate REIL RWY 21 and MIRL RWY 03/21 on CTAF.

Fuel & Services

Fuel Available
Yes
Fuel Types
AVGAS 100LL JET-A1 UL94
Operating Hours
0700-2100 LT

Parking & Handling

Landing Fees
Yes

Special Procedures

WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT REIL RWY 21; MIRL RWY 03/21 - CTAF

PPL / GA Operations

Airport has active construction notice. When tower closed, pilots must activate runway lighting on CTAF frequency. Continuous attendance available.

Source: AIP data extracted Apr 8, 2026. Always verify with official AIP before flight. View source

Radio Frequencies

7 frequencies
Tower
120.100
MHz
TWR
Ground
121.900
MHz
GND
Approach
124.300
MHz
SOCAL APP
ATIS
119.150
MHz
ATIS
Departure
125.200
MHz
SOCAL DEP
CTAF
120.100
MHz
CTAF
UNICOM
122.950
MHz
UNICOM
Emergency Frequency
121.500
International Emergency

Usage Instructions:

Tower: Airport traffic control
Ground: Surface movement control
Approach: Terminal area control
ATIS: Automated weather & airport info
• Click any frequency to copy to clipboard
• Always verify frequencies with current charts before flight
• Frequencies may change - check NOTAMs for updates
Data Source: Frequencies are sourced from OurAirports.com, updated daily. Always verify current frequencies using official airport charts, AIP publications, or contact the airport directly. Frequencies may change due to operational requirements or regulatory updates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many charts are available for KSMO (SMO) Santa Monica Municipal Airport?

We list 25 official charts for KSMO, including airport diagrams, instrument approach procedures (IAP), SIDs, STARs, and visual approaches sourced directly from the official AIP.

Where can I find instrument approach plates for KSMO?

All instrument approach procedures (IAP) for KSMO (SMO) Santa Monica Municipal Airport are available on this page, linking directly to the official PDF charts published by the aviation authority. These include ILS, RNAV/GPS, VOR and LOC approaches for all runways.

Are the charts for KSMO free?

Yes, all chart links on this page point to official free sources including FAA d-TPP, EUROCONTROL eAIPs, and national aviation authority publications. No subscription required.

How often are charts updated?

Official charts follow the AIRAC cycle and are updated every 28 days. The links on this page always point to the current effective cycle from the official source.