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Santa Monica Municipal Airport

Santa Monica, United States

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Santa Monica Municipal Airport

Santa Monica, United States
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Historic Southern California general aviation airport now closed.

Opened
1917
Location
Santa Monica, United States
Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) was a public general aviation airport located in Santa Monica, California, serving the greater Los Angeles area for nearly a century. It was one of the oldest airports in the United States, with roots tracing back to the early days of aviation and a rich history tied to the California aerospace and entertainment industries. The airport officially closed on December 31, 2028, following a lengthy legal and political dispute between the City of Santa Monica and the Federal Aviation Administration. The city sought to close or repurpose the airport due to noise complaints, safety concerns, and the desire to redevelop the land. After a settlement with the FAA, the airport ceased commercial and general aviation operations, with portions of the land designated for parks and community use.
Getting to & from
The airport was accessible by local roads and the Los Angeles Metro Expo Line, with connections to the broader LA transit network.
Airlines here
SMO served general aviation exclusively and did not host scheduled commercial airline service.
Notable facts
  • ›Santa Monica Municipal Airport was one of the oldest continuously operating airports in the United States before its closure.
  • ›The airport had a runway length of approximately 4,973 feet, limiting it to smaller general aviation aircraft.
  • ›Douglas Aircraft Company, which later became McDonnell Douglas, was closely associated with the airport's early history.
  • ›The City of Santa Monica and the FAA reached a settlement in 2017 allowing the city to close the airport by the end of 2028.
  • ›After closure, portions of the airport land were converted into a public park and open space.
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Santa Monica Airport is a general aviation airport largely in Santa Monica, California, United States, in the Greater Los Angeles area. 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. The airport is scheduled to close on December 31, 2028.

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