Santa Monica Municipal Airport
KSMO, Santa Monica, CA
- Longest runway
- 03/21 (3,500 ft)
About 2 miles to downtown Santa Monica and 6 miles to Beverly Hills
Santa Monica airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Santa Monica
Santa Monica Airport is minutes from the beach but suits only smaller jets, so most private flyers use Van Nuys or LAX.
- Main airport
- SMO / KSMO
- Elevation
- 170 ft
- Longest runway
- 03/21 (3,500 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Santa Monica
Santa Monica’s runway was shortened in 2017, and the city plans to close the airport at the end of 2028. Van Nuys is about 30 to 45 minutes away, and LAX about 20 minutes.
Santa Monica, Venice and Malibu are among the most popular Westside destinations.
Santa Monica Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Van Nuys Airport
KVNY, Los Angeles, CA
- Longest runway
- 16R/34L (8,001 ft)
- FBOs
- 3
20 miles to Beverly Hills
Van Nuys airport guideLos Angeles International Airport
KLAX, Los Angeles, CA
- Longest runway
- 7L/25R (12,894 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 15 miles to downtown Los Angeles and 10 miles to Santa Monica
LAX airport guideBefore You Book Santa Monica
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Aircraft Size
Santa Monica suits turboprops and smaller light jets only; larger jets use Van Nuys or LAX.
Malibu
Santa Monica and Van Nuys are the closest options for Malibu.
When Demand Peaks in Santa Monica
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Summer
- Beach season on the Westside.
- January to March
- Awards season.
Flight Times and Prices to Santa Monica
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to SMO for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 2,453 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 30 min$50,500–$77,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 2,338 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 15 min$48,000–$73,500 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,246 mi | 3 hr 20 min$14,400–$21,000 | 3 hr 10 min$17,400–$22,500 | 3 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,747 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 15 min$23,500–$29,500 | 4 hr$37,000–$56,500 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,390 mi | 3 hr 40 min$15,900–$23,000 | 3 hr 30 min$19,100–$24,000 | 3 hr 15 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 333 mi | 1 hr$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 235 mi | 55 min$10,900–$15,900 | 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Boston (BED) | 2,590 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 45 min$53,000–$81,000 |
Best Aircraft for Santa Monica
Turboprops and small light jets can use Santa Monica itself; for larger jets, fly into Van Nuys or LAX.
Santa Monica Private Jet Questions
Can private jets land at Santa Monica Airport?
Smaller jets and turboprops can. The runway is 3,500 feet, so larger jets use Van Nuys or LAX.
Is Santa Monica Airport closing?
The city plans to close it at the end of 2028.
