Santa Monica Municipal Airport (KSMO) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Santa Monica Municipal Airport in Santa Monica, CA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Santa Monica Municipal Airport (KSMO) is a regional airport serving Santa Monica, CA at 170 ft. KSMO reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (03, 21), longest 3,500 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KSMO in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the south (180°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 22°C (71°F), altimeter 29.91 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSMO 130551Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 22/18 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP127 T02170183 10244 20217 51015
What changed at KSMO?
Since the 0451Z (9:51 PM PDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0451Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KSMO
KSMO is currently VFR with winds from 180° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 03, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,050 ft (field elevation 170 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KSMO. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21FAV | 3,500 ft | Asphalt | 2 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 03 | 3,500 ft | Asphalt | 2 kt tail | 2 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KSMO weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Santa Monica Municipal Airport in Santa Monica, CA: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KSMO is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KSMO
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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KLAX UA /OV LAX061006/TM 0102/FL017/TP B738/RM 4 MILE FINAL RY24R TOPS 017 BASES 011
KLAX UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LAX061006Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0102Reported at 01:02 UTC.FL017Altitude: 1,700 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.RM 4 MILE FINAL RY24R TOPS 0…Remarks.Show raw report
TOA UA /OV TOA/TM 0027/FL015/TP SLG2/SK SCT/RM BASES 015 TOPS 016 W OF TOA
TOA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TOALocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0027Reported at 00:27 UTC.FL015Altitude: 1,500 ft MSL.TP SLG2Aircraft type reporting.SK SCTSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM BASES 015 TOPS 016 W OF T…Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KSMO
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSMO reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 16 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,200 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 21
- 97%
- 03
- 3%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0537Z (10:37 PM PDT)
TAF KSMO 130537Z 1306/1406 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM131200 VRB03KT P6SM BKN015 FM131600 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM132000 22010KT P6SM SKC FM140300 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KSMO
- IATA
- SMO
- FAA LID
- SMO
- City
- Santa Monica
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 170 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.0158, -118.4510
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 119.15 MHz
- CTAF
- 120.1 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 19h 51m
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Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KSMO
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KSMO reported VFR conditions during about 77.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 279 VFR flying days a year. January had the most VFR weather; June had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 3.9 kt, calm 30.1% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84.1 | 10.5 | 3.1 | 2.3 |
| Feb | 80.5 | 11.9 | 4.3 | 3.2 |
| Mar | 78.6 | 12.6 | 5.7 | 3.2 |
| Apr | 79.2 | 13.1 | 5.2 | 2.5 |
| May | 66.0 | 24.4 | 7.8 | 1.8 |
| Jun | 54.9 | 27.3 | 14.1 | 3.7 |
| Jul | 67.7 | 16.1 | 13.1 | 3.1 |
| Aug | 73.0 | 13.8 | 10.0 | 3.1 |
| Sep | 74.5 | 14.7 | 6.9 | 3.9 |
| Oct | 77.7 | 13.3 | 5.2 | 3.8 |
| Nov | 80.3 | 10.8 | 5.1 | 3.8 |
| Dec | 81.1 | 11.6 | 4.3 | 3.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3.6 kt |
| Feb | 3.9 kt |
| Mar | 4.2 kt |
| Apr | 4.5 kt |
| May | 4.4 kt |
| Jun | 4.3 kt |
| Jul | 4.2 kt |
| Aug | 3.9 kt |
| Sep | 3.6 kt |
| Oct | 3.5 kt |
| Nov | 3.3 kt |
| Dec | 3.4 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KSMO airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Santa Monica Municipal Airport in Santa Monica, CA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KSMO weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KSMO?+
KSMO has 2 runways: 03, 21; the longest is 3,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KSMO report its own weather?+
Yes. Santa Monica Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KSMO have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KSMO broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KSMO does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KSMO from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KSMO airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Santa Monica Municipal Airport (KSMO) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Santa Monica Municipal Airport (KSMO)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Santa Monica Municipal Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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