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Central Coast AirFest 2022

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Mark your calendars, because the Central Coast AirFest, featuring Planes of Fame, will be taking flight again at the Santa Maria Airport on October 15th & 16th, 2022! Tickets are available now at CentralCoastAirFest.com! The AirFest is back for another action packed weekend with military demos, vintage warbirds, aerobatics, and more. AirFest has proven to …

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Aviation Tenant July ‘22 Bulletin

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The July 22 Tenant Bulletin has been issued including information about: Safety Items Central Coast Airfest Update Santa Maria Museum of Flight Update VSFB Mid-Air Collision Avoidance Program SMX-Bulletin-July-2022Download

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New Federal Mask Requirement

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Federal law requires wearing a mask at all times in and on the airport and failure to comply may result in removal and denial of re-entry Refusing to wear a mask in or on the airport is a violation of federal law; individuals may be subjected to penalties under federal law

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Santa Maria Public Airport and United Airlines Announce Daily Service Between Santa Maria and Denver, Los Angeles and San Francisco

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Santa Maria becomes United’s 20th California destination. Santa Maria, CA (January 10, 2020) - Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and United Airlines today announced brand new daily, nonstop service will begin June 4, 2020 between SMX and Denver International Airport (DEN), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), and San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Tickets will be available for purchase …

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The Santa Maria Airport Partners with TSA For TSA Pre✓™ Enrollment Event

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(Santa Maria, CA)- Travelers may now conveniently enroll in the Transportation Security Administration’s Pre✓™ program at Santa Maria Airport. From January 22nd-26th, 2018,  the IdentoGO Mobile Enrollment RV will be stationed at the airport offering U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents the opportunity to apply. TSA Pre✓® is an expedited airport screening program that enables enrolled …

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Notice of Vacancy (Board of Directors)

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Interested persons are hereby notified that pursuant to Public Utilities Code §22406 there is a vacancy on the SANTA MARIA PUBLIC AIRPORT DISTRICT  Board of Directors. The position to be filled is a 4-year term ending December 2020. Applications are available at the Santa Maria Public Airport District Office located at: 3217 Terminal Drive Santa …

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Wings of Freedom Tour

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WINGS OF FREEDOM TOUR THE COLLINGS FOUNDATION For Immediate Release The Collings Foundation - Wings of Freedom Tour Phone 978-562-9182 Fax 978-568-8231 www.collingsfoundation.org email- hchaney@collingsfoundation.org with questions, comments or need further information. The Wings of Freedom Tour of the WWII Vintage Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, Consolidated B-24 Liberator, B-25 Mitchell and North American P-51 Mustang …

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THUNDER OVER THE VALLEY WINDS UP SUNDAY

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Vintage aircraft large and small soared above the crowd gathered at the Santa Maria Public Airport as the two-day Thunder Over the Valley air show wrapped up Sunday afternoon. Aircraft aficionados mingled with just plain curious individuals and families who gathered to check out biplanes, stunt aircraft, trainers from World War II and others that …

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THUNDER OVER THE VALLEY

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Planes, Both Radio-Controlled and Manned, Put On A Show Over Santa Maria Public Airport The Thunder Over the Valley airshow brought out not only full-size airplanes, but smaller, radio-controlled crafts as well. The annual airshow, hosted by the Santa Maria Museum of Flight, kicked off Saturday morning with demonstration flights of the radio-controlled planes. Some …

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