Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field — Santa Maria, United States
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Distance & flight time from SMX
Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field
Santa Maria Public Airport, officially named Captain G. Allan Hancock Field and coded SMX, serves Santa Maria along California's Central Coast between Los Angeles and San Francisco. The airport offers scheduled commercial service alongside general aviation, flight training, and agricultural aviation support for the surrounding Santa Maria Valley, known for its wine country and strawberry farms. Named after aviation pioneer G. Allan Hancock, who played a formative role in early West Coast aviation history, SMX has expanded terminal facilities over the decades to accommodate growing regional demand. Its central location makes it a convenient alternative to larger, more congested airports in Los Angeles or Santa Barbara for travelers heading to the Central Coast's wine and agricultural region.
Runways at Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field (SMX)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 5199 ft (1585 m) | 75 ft (23 m) | ASP |
| 12/30 | 8004 ft (2440 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field (SMX)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | SANTA BARB APP/DEP | 124.15 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 121.15 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 118.3 MHz |
| CTR | LOS ANGELES CENTER | 119.05 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.9 MHz |
| RDO | HAWTHORNE RDO | 111 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.3 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Airports near Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field (SMX)
- Vandenberg Space Force Base (VBG) — 21.4 km (13.3 mi)
- San Luis County Regional Airport (SBP) — 41.2 km (25.6 mi)
- Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) — 77.1 km (47.9 mi)
- Paso Robles Municipal Airport (PRB) — 87.4 km (54.3 mi)
- Oxnard Airport (OXR) — 138.3 km (85.9 mi)
- Meadows Field (BFL) — 140.5 km (87.3 mi)
- Point Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co) (NTD) — 149.9 km (93.1 mi)
- Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport (NLC) — 165.9 km (103.1 mi)
SMX, Santa Maria Public Airport (Hancock Field), provides Central Coast California travelers scheduled and general aviation access near wine country, honoring aviation pioneer G. Allan Hancock's regional legacy.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field?
The IATA code for Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field is SMX.
What is the ICAO code for Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field?
The ICAO code for Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field is KSMX. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.