Santa Monica Municipal Airport

KSMO / SMO

Santa Monica, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 00:51 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
00:51Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
5kt
240°
7 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
29.84
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KSMO 160051Z 24005KT 7SM CLR 22/18 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP104 T02220178

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
29.84 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.67 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (170 ft)
Pressure Alt
250 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 1,131 ft
ISA Deviation: +7.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KSMO 152335Z 1600/1624 22008KT 6SM HZ SKC FM160200 VRB03KT 5SM HZ BKN010 FM160500 VRB03KT 4SM BR OVC007 FM161300 VRB03KT 6SM BR OVC010 FM161700 22009KT P6SM SKC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:46Z BASE
+0h
VFR 220° 8kt
Visibility: 6SM
Haze
02:00Z FM160200
+1h
MVFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 1,000ft
Haze
05:00Z FM160500
+4h
IFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 700ft
Mist
13:00Z FM161300
+12h
IFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 1,000ft
Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SMO
03
21 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
3,500 ft 150 ft Asphalt 44°
↑ 4.3kt ↔ 2.5kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Santa Monica Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KSMO
IATA Code: SMO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 170 ft MSL

Location

City: Santa Monica
Country: US
Latitude: 34.015800°
Longitude: -118.450996°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT8

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 3,500 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: Asphalt
ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Santa Monica Municipal Airport

Santa Monica Municipal Airport (KSMO/SMO) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Santa Monica, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 170 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (03/21) with Asphalt surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.