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Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field

Santa Maria, United States
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Routes out
2
Destinations
2
ICAO
KSMX
Elevation
261 ft
The gateway in a glance

The Essence of Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field

SMX
Location
Santa Maria · CA · United States
Connectivity
2 routes · 2 destinations
Position
34.899°, -120.457° · 261 ft elev.
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Central California's gateway serving the Santa Maria Valley.

Location
Santa Maria, United States
Santa Maria Public Airport, officially named Captain G. Allan Hancock Field, is a public airport located in Santa Maria, California, on the central coast of the United States. It serves both general aviation and limited commercial traffic for the northern Santa Barbara County region. The airport is named in honor of Captain G. Allan Hancock, a prominent local businessman, musician, and philanthropist who played a significant role in the development of aviation in the region. The facility supports a mix of charter, cargo, and general aviation operations. Commercial airline service at SMX has historically been limited and subject to change, with the airport primarily functioning as a reliever facility for the broader Central Coast area. Its runway infrastructure and facilities also support military training and firefighting operations.
Terminals
The airport has a modest single terminal facility designed to accommodate limited commercial and general aviation passengers.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation to and from the airport is primarily served by rental cars and taxis, with limited shuttle and bus connections to downtown Santa Maria.
Airlines here
Commercial airline service at SMX has been minimal and variable; no major airline currently maintains a consistent scheduled hub here.
Notable facts
  • ›Named after Captain G. Allan Hancock, a local businessman and aviation pioneer.
  • ›Located approximately 70 miles north of Santa Barbara.
  • ›Serves as a base for aerial firefighting operations in the region.
  • ›The airport supports significant general aviation and flight training activity.
  • ›Situated at an elevation of approximately 261 feet above sea level.
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Route map (2 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Allegiant Air
G4
United Airlines
UA

Routes

SMX → LASG4 · M80
SMX → LAXUA · EM2
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