Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field (KSMX) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts

Live aviation weather for Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field in Santa Maria, CA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.

Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field (KSMX) is a regional airport serving Santa Maria, CA at 261 ft. KSMX reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (02, 12, 20, 30), longest 8,004 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 KSMX 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.

VFR

Observed 0151Z (6:51 PM PDT)live · refreshes every 60s

Wind

290° 13 kt

Visibility

7 sm

Ceiling

Unlimited

Altimeter

29.94"

Temp / Dew

64°F / 18°C

dew 59°F / 15°C

Wind from the west-northwest (290°) at 13 kt, visibility 7 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 18°C (64°F), altimeter 29.94 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR

METAR KSMX 130151Z AUTO 29013KT 7SM CLR 18/15 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP141 T01780150

What changed at KSMX?

Since the 0051Z (5:51 PM PDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.

No significant changes since the 0051Z report, conditions are holding steady.

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Current pilot readout for KSMX

KSMX is currently VFR with winds from 290° at 13 knots, visibility 7 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 02, about 12 knots. Density altitude is approximately 650 ft (field elevation 261 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 KSMX. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.

Runway	Length	Surface	Head / Tail	Crosswind
30FAV	8,004 ft	ASP	12 kt head	6 kt left
20	5,199 ft	ASP	4 kt head	12 kt right
02	5,199 ft	ASP	4 kt tail	12 kt left
12	8,004 ft	ASP	12 kt tail	6 kt right

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24-hour trend

Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.

Wind (kt)Gusts (kt)Bottom strip, flight category:VFRMVFRIFRLIFRNo report

Over the last 23 h: wind 7→13 kt, ceiling 500 ft → unlimited.

KSMX weather radar

Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.

Live weather radar around Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field in Santa Maria, 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 KSMX is headed.

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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 KSMX

Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.

PIREP2350Z (4:50 PM PDT) · 60 NM NE of KSMX · 31,000 ft MSL · E75L

moderate chop 310 turbulence

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PRB UA /OV AVE360010/TM 2350/FL310/TP E75L/TB MOD CHOP 310/RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCS

PRB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV AVE360010Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 2350Reported at 23:50 UTC.

FL310Altitude: 31,000 ft MSL.

TP E75LAircraft type reporting.

TB MOD CHOP 310Turbulence: moderate chop 310.

RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCSRemarks.

PIREP2141Z (2:41 PM PDT) · 22 NM NW of KSMX · during descent · E55P

low-level wind shear

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SBP UA /OV SBP/TM 2141/FL004/TP E55P/RM +20 KT LLWS SHORT FINAL RWY 29

SBP UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV SBPLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 2141Reported at 21:41 UTC.

FL004Altitude: 400 ft MSL.

TP E55PAircraft type reporting.

RM +20 KT LLWS SHORT FINAL R…Remarks.

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Recent aviation weather trends at KSMX

From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.

Over the past 24 hours, KSMX reported a mix of conditions, most often low IFR across 37 observations, with 10 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 200 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.

Last 24 hours

VFR 30%MVFR 5%IFR 24%LIFR 41%

Wind avg/max: 5/13 kt

Max gust: -

Lowest ceiling: 200 ft

Lowest vis: -

Prevailing wind: NW

Category changes: 10

Most recent change: MVFR → VFR

Last 7 days

VFR 85%MVFR 2%IFR 6%LIFR 7%

Wind avg/max: 4/17 kt

Max gust: 22 kt

Lowest ceiling: 100 ft

Lowest vis: 0.25 sm

Prevailing wind: NW

Category changes: 18

Most recent change: IFR → VFR

Active Runway - past 30 days

30: 94%
20: 4%
12: 1%
02: 1%

TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast

Issued 2335Z (4:35 PM PDT)

TAF KSMX 122335Z 1300/1324 31012KT P6SM SKC FM130300 29006KT 6SM BR SCT006 FM130600 30004KT 4SM BR BCFG OVC004 FM131500 30006KT P6SM SCT006 FM131900 31012KT P6SM SKC FM132100 31018G28KT P6SM SKC

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Nearby TFRs

Active FAA TFRs near KSMX

FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KSMX.

Active TFR

SANTA MARIA, CA

KSMX is inside this TFR

Effective: Friday, September 11, 2026 through Sunday, September 13, 2026 Local

NOTAM: 6/1682

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Airport facts

Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.

Type: Regional airport
ICAO: KSMX
IATA: SMX
FAA LID: SMX
City: Santa Maria
State: California
Country: United States
Elevation: 261 ft
Coordinates: 34.8989, -120.4570
Runways: 4
Longest runway: 8,004 ft
Weather reporting: Reports METAR
TAF: Published
ATIS: 121.15 MHz
CTAF: 118.3 MHz
Time zone: America/Los_Angeles
Next sunset: 23h 50m

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Nearby airports

Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.

VFRMVFRIFRLIFRNo report

Within 25 NM

4 airports

KVBGVandenberg Space Force BaseLompoc, CA12 nm SWMVFR METAR · TAF KLPCLompoc AirportLompoc, CA14 nm SMVFR METAR KSBPSan Luis County Regional AirportSan Luis Obispo, CA22 nm NWVFR METAR · TAF L52Oceano County AirportOceano, CA15 nm NW

25–50 NM

8 airports

KIZASanta Ynez AirportSanta Ynez, CA26 nm SEVFR METAR KSBASanta Barbara Municipal AirportSanta Barbara, CA42 nm SEVFR METAR · TAF KPRBPaso Robles Municipal AirportPaso Robles, CA47 nm NVFR METAR · TAF 0CA4Shepherd Farm AirportSanta Ynez, CA26 nm SE 0CA3Crawford AirportSanta Ynez, CA29 nm SE 5CL1Hart Ranch AirportSanta Margarita, CA31 nm N

+2 more within 50 NM

50–100 NM

8 airports

KOXROxnard AirportOxnard, CA75 nm SEVFR METAR · TAF KBFLMeadows FieldBakersfield, CA76 nm NEVFR METAR · TAF KDLODelano Municipal AirportDelano, CA79 nm NEVFR METAR KCMACamarillo International AirportCamarillo, CA79 nm SEVFR METAR · TAF KNTDPoint Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co)Point Mugu, CA81 nm SEMVFR METAR · TAF KNLCLemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) AirportLemoore, CA90 nm NVFR METAR · TAF

+2 more within 100 NM

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Historical Flying Weather at KSMX

2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index

Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KSMX reported VFR conditions during about 77.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 292 VFR flying days a year. January had the most VFR weather; July had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.6 kt, calm 26.1% of the time.

VFR Score

Wind Score

Reliability Score

National VFR rank

#900 of 1,400

Regional rank

#17

State rank

#61

Full historical breakdown

Daylight VFR

77.5%

MVFR

12.5%

IFR

8.0%

LIFR

10.7%

Est. VFR days/yr

292

Most VFR month

January

Fewest VFR month

July

Median ceiling

1,300 ft

Median visibility

9 sm

Calm wind

26.1%

Median wind

4 kt

Gusty hours

6.3%

Crosswind >15 kt

0.0%

Fog/mist days/yr

248

Thunderstorm days/yr

Summer density alt

916 ft

Flight category by month

VFRMVFRIFRLIFR

KSMX monthly flight-category distribution, 2006–2025
Month	VFR %	MVFR %	IFR %	LIFR %
Jan	84.6	8.9	2.8	3.7
Feb	80.6	11.6	3.4	4.5
Mar	77.8	12.6	4.3	5.4
Apr	70.3	16.2	6.1	7.3
May	57.4	23.4	10.4	8.9
Jun	55.5	16.2	13.0	15.3
Jul	51.5	10.9	17.4	20.2
Aug	54.1	8.6	15.1	22.2
Sep	59.3	12.1	10.7	18.0
Oct	72.0	11.0	6.1	10.9
Nov	82.2	8.2	2.9	6.7
Dec	81.2	10.8	3.5	4.5

Average wind by month

KSMX average wind by month, 2006–2025
Month	Mean wind (kt)
Jan	5.0 kt
Feb	5.6 kt
Mar	6.2 kt
Apr	7.0 kt
May	7.1 kt
Jun	6.3 kt
Jul	5.2 kt
Aug	5.0 kt
Sep	4.8 kt
Oct	5.0 kt
Nov	4.8 kt
Dec	4.8 kt

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KSMX airport diagram

Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.

The FAA airport diagram for Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field in Santa Maria, CA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 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 ↗

KSMX weather: frequently asked

What runways are available at KSMX?+

KSMX has 4 runways: 02, 12, 20, 30; the longest is 8,004 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.

Does KSMX report its own weather?+

Yes. Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.

Does KSMX have a TAF?+

Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.

Does KSMX broadcast D-ATIS?+

No. KSMX does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KSMX from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.

Where can I find the KSMX airport diagram?+

The official FAA airport diagram for Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field (KSMX) 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 Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field (KSMX)

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