Aiport News & Press Releases

Notice: Increased Air Traffic Noise (Feb 16–20) 

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Heads up, Santa Maria residents — you may notice louder skies between February 16 and 20. The Royal Air Force (RAF) will be conducting training exercises over the Pacific, with Typhoon jets operating out of Santa Maria Airport (SMX) twice daily — around 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.  These temporary operations are part of scheduled …

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Santa Maria Airport Celebrates 20 Years of Allegiant 

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Santa Maria Airport is excited to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Allegiant Air service. Allegiant inaugurated service at Santa Maria in February 2006 with nonstop service to Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport.  “Nearly twenty years ago, Allegiant brought their low-fare, leisure service to Santa Maria, and we are delighted to celebrate their anniversary,” said …

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Notice of Vacancy on the Santa Maria Public Airport District Board of Directors

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A vacancy on the Santa Maria Public Airport District Board of Directors, Division 2,has occurred due to the resignation of Board Member Ignacio "Nash" Moreno. The Board of Directors intends to fill the vacancy by appointment. The Board of Directors maymake an appointment to fill the vacancy on or after January 8, 2026. The person …

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SANTA MARIA AIRPORT ANNOUNCES NEW AIR SERVICE TO PHOENIX

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Santa Maria Airport is excited to announce American Airlines will begin twice daily nonstop flights between Santa Maria and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport starting October 15. Flights will be operated on 76-seat regional jets offering 12 first class seats and 64-coach seats operated by SkyWest Airlines. “We’re excited about the new partnership with American …

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Noise Advisory – Bamboo Eagle 24-3 to bring increased noise Aug.5 – Aug. 9

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Santa Maria, Calif. – Santa Maria and Orcutt residents may notice increased noise from military aircraft as the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center conducts exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3 from Aug. 5 to Aug. 9. Over 120 aircraft are scheduled to depart various locations throughout Southern California twice a day and could remain in the air for …

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Notice of Public Auction of Abandoned Aircraft

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the N6365P aircraft was determined to beabandoned and taken into custody by the Santa Maria Public Airport pursuant toResolution 922 of the Board of Directors of the Santa Maria Public AirportDistrict. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT a public auction will take place June 29th,2023, at the Santa Maria Public Airport …

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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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