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.
Wind from the west (270°) at 3 kt, visibility 8 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 14°C (58°F), altimeter 29.89 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSMX 290351Z AUTO 27003KT 8SM CLR 14/13 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP123 T01440128
What changed at KSMX?
Since the 0313Z (8:13 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category improved from MVFR to VFR.
- Visibility improved from 5 SM to 8 SM.
- Mist ended (BR).
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Current pilot readout for KSMX
KSMX is currently VFR with winds from 270° at 3 knots, visibility 8 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 02, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 300 ft (field elevation 261 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20FAV | 5,199 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 30 | 8,004 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 02 | 5,199 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 2 kt left |
| 12 | 8,004 ft | ASP | 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 5→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → 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.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KSMX
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSMX reported mostly VFR across 31 observations, with 8 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 200 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 30
- 89%
- 20
- 7%
- 12
- 4%
- 02
- 0%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2349Z (4:49 PM PDT)
TAF KSMX 282349Z 2900/2924 31012KT P6SM SKC FM290300 31006KT P6SM SKC FM290600 VRB03KT 3SM BR OVC003 FM291600 VRB03KT P6SM SCT005 FM291900 30010KT P6SM SKC
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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 11m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
4 airports25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Santa Maria Public Airport — Santa Maria, CA · 1 mi
- Tri Valley RC Modelers 1 — Santa Maria, CA · 3 mi
- Tri Valley RC Modelers - Elks Field — Santa Maria, CA · 3 mi
Historical Flying Weather
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.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| 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
| 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 |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
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 2608 · 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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