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Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field

KSMX / SMX

Santa Maria, US

Last Updated

Sep 16, 08:25 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Last Updated

08:25Z

☀️ Day

VFR

Flight Rules

14°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 14°C

0kt

0°

Visibility

∞

Ceiling

Unlimited

29.91

QNH (inHg)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KSMX 160825Z AUTO 00000KT 1/4SM R12/1600V2600FT FG VV002 14/14 A2991 RMK AO2 T01390139 $

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH

29.91 inHg

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

29.65 inHg

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (261 ft)

Pressure Alt

271 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 29.92 inHg

Density Altitude: 214 ft

ISA Deviation: -0.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF KSMX 160535Z 1606/1706 VRB03KT 1/4SM FG VV002 FM161500 VRB03KT 2SM BR VCFG BKN003 FM161600 VRB03KT P6SM SCT004 FM161900 31010KT P6SM SKC FM170200 VRB03KT 1SM BR OVC003 FM170400 VRB03KT 1/4SM FG VV002

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

08:50Z BASE

+0h

LIFR VRB 3kt

Visibility: 1/4SM

Ceiling: 200ft

Fog

15:00Z FM161500

+7h

LIFR VRB 3kt

Visibility: 2SM

Ceiling: 300ft

Mist, Vicinity Fog

16:00Z FM161600

+8h

VFR VRB 3kt

Visibility: >6SM

19:00Z FM161900

+11h

VFR 310° 10kt

Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Data Sources

• Current conditions from METAR observations
• Historical data from past 24 hours
• No forecast or predicted data included
• Data updated with each new METAR report

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Note: Future values beyond current TAF validity are estimates based on climatological data and trends. Always verify with current forecasts before flight operations.

Airport Runway Layout

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SMX

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
02/20	5,130 ft	75 ft	ASP	35°	↑ 0.0kt • ↔ 0.0kt 35° angle
12/30	6,304 ft	150 ft	ASP	135°	↑ 0.0kt • ↔ 0.0kt 135° angle

🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions

⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component

↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KSMX

IATA Code: SMX

Type: medium airport

Status: active

Elevation: 261 ft MSL

Location

City: Santa Maria

Country: US

Latitude: 34.898899°

Longitude: -120.457001°

Time Zone: Etc/GMT8

Runway Information

Runway 02/20

Length: 5,130 ft

Width: 75 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

Runway 12/30

Length: 6,304 ft

Width: 150 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

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About Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field

Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field (KSMX/SMX) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Santa Maria, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 261 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (02/20, 12/30) with ASP 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.