Overview

FAA Re-Registration & Renewal of Aircraft Registration Information 

Airport Diagram
Caution: Diagram might not be current.

Airfield Information from FAA's Airport/Facility Directory 

Fly Neighborly Program
In order to mitigate potential negative impacts from aircraft operations and enhance compatibility with the surrounding communities, Santa Monica Airport maintains a proactive and extensive noise management program, which includes a maximum allowable noise level of 95dB SENEL, limited aircraft operating hours and requested noise management operating procedures.  The links on the right will provide you with the Airport's brochures as well as manufacturers' procedures specifically designed for the Santa Monica Airport. 

Overnight Transient Parking Fees
Single Spaces   -     $15 per day
Twin Spaces     -     $30 per day
For a complete list of our fees and leasing oportunities; please go to our Aviation Property Management Page 

Pilot/Aircraft Registration (Section 10.04.04.055) After landing, each pilot or his or her representative must comply with all registration requirements prescribed by the Airport Director by regulation including completing a registration form and acknowledging receipt of a summary of Airport regulations.

Please click here to register your landing       

Maximum Certified Landing WeightPrior permission is required (PPR) from the Airport Director for dual wheel aircraft in excess of 60,000 lbs certified maximum landing weight.

Contact Operations and Noise Management Office  for additional information.

Landing Fee Program in Effect for Transient Operations (Section 10.04.06.100) 
The current Landing Fee Program's methodology was established by a settlement with the Federal Aviation Administration in 2005 and requires every non-based aircraft to pay a fee of $2.07 per 1,000 pounds of maximum certificated gross landing weight.  On July 1, 2011 Vector Airport Solutions operates the Airport's Landing Fee Program. 

Questions or concerns regarding billing can be addressed with Vector Airport Solutions at (888) 588-0028 or billing@vector-us.com  

 Gate Access Card Program
Persons requesting unescorted access to the Air Operations Area of the Airport must meet the folowing critiria prior to the issuance of Gate Access Card:    

 1.    Verification of use through a rental agreement for hangar or tie down space. Registration documentation for an aircraft and if need be, proof of multiple ownership.
2.    FBO tenants and employees must be named on an FBO supplied cardkey authorization letter from the FBO.
3.    Verification of employment from an FBO based at Santa Monica Airport (i.e. payroll stub, employee ID, etc.) is required.
4.    A current pilot’s license may be required.
5.    Other evidence that may be appropriate and acceptable to the City of Santa Monica to verify legitimate use of facilities requiring airside access at Santa Monica Airport.