General Pilot Information
Fly Neighborly, Fly Quietly
In order to mitigate potential negative impacts from
aircraft operations and enhance compatibility with the surrounding community,
Santa Monica Airport maintains a proactive and extensive noise mitigation
program which includes a maximum allowable noise level, limited aircraft
operations hours, and requested VFR noise mitigating flight paths and
procedures. Airport staff recognizes
that pilots truly are the key to a successful noise mitigation program and
greatly appreciates your help and cooperation in making the Airport a better
neighbor.
For detailed information please refer to the Pilot Guides below:
General Information about Flying at SMO
The Airport has a landing fee of $5.48 per 1,000 pounds of
maximum certificated landing weight. For more information please visit the landing
Fee page below:
Landing Fee Information
Registration
All aircraft operators are required to register upon arrival (SMMC Section 10.04.04.055). Pilots can register at the Administration
Building or FBO, or via the Registration forms are available online
Violation of Noise Code
All violations of the Santa Monica Noise Code are subject to progressive sanctions, including civil penalties and suspension or revocation of Airport privileges or permits. The table below is an overview of possible sanctions.
| Violation /Penalty |
Fine/Sanction |
| Penalty for initial violation |
Written warning |
| Penalty for initial repeat or willful violation |
$2,000 Fine |
| Penalty for Second repeat or willful violation |
$5,000 Fine |
| Penalty for Third repeat or willful violation |
$10,000 Fine |
| Penalty for Subsequent violations |
Hearing and possible 6 month suspension of Airport privileges |
Failure to pay a civil penalty within thirty days after the issuance of an order will result in a separate charge of ten percent of the unpaid amount of the civil penalty, and possible exclusion from the Airport until such time as the penalty and any late payment charge are paid. For detailed information on Enforcement and Appeal, see SMMC 10.04.04.040.
Transient Aircraft Parking
Limited transient parking is available on the yellow spaces in front and east of the Administration building.
Overnight Parking Fees
- Single Spaces - $18.77 per night
- Twin Spaces - $37.55 per night
Please fill in and drop off your overnight parking fee envelope inside the counter by the entrance of the Administration building.
Pilot’s Lounge
The pilot’s lounge is available inside the Administration building from 07:30 to 20:00 hours.