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KSMX
Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field · Santa Maria
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
261 ft / 80 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.30 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field (KSMX), located in Santa Maria, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 261 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field
ICAO / IATA
KSMX / SMX
Municipality
Santa Maria
Country
Region
US-CA — California
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
261 ft
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Runway 12 / 30
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,304 ft / 1,921 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 135.5° / 315.5°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 135.5° / 315.5°
RWY 12 (135.5°)
108.90 MHz
IDENT: SMX | CRS: 120°
RWY 30 (315.5°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 02 / 20
UNLIT
Runway Length: 5,130 ft / 1,564 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 35.9° / 215.9°
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 35.9° / 215.9°
RWY 02 (35.9°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 20 (215.9°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/D SANTA BARB APP/DEP
124.15 MHz
ATIS ATIS
121.15 MHz
CTAF CTAF
118.30 MHz
CTR LOS ANGELES CENTER
119.05 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
RDO HAWTHORNE RDO
111.00 MHz
TWR TWR
118.30 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026