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Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)

Santa Maria Public Airport serves Santa Maria, California. In 2024, 13,525 passengers boarded flights here, down 6.1% from 2023, making it number 355 of 498 US commercial airports. The FAA classes it as a nonhub.

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13,525passengers boarding, 2024

#355busiest of 498

14,409passengers boarding, 2023

Cities near SMX

City	Distance	Population	Home value
Santa Maria, CA	4 mi	111,390	$531,700
Santa Barbara, CA	54 mi	86,422	$1,570,800
Ventura, CA	81 mi	109,914	$827,300
Oxnard, CA	88 mi	199,651	$652,700
Bakersfield, CA	88 mi	422,165	$371,700

Straight-line distance from the airport to each city center.

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Parks and sights near Santa Maria

The best-known parks, museums, zoos and landmarks within about 35 miles. Tap Been or Want to add them to your city passport.

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 30 miles
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa Museum 29 miles
Lake Cahuma Lake 35 miles
Montaña de Oro State Park State park 34 miles
Pismo State Beach State park 18 miles
Point Arguello Light Lighthouse 25 miles
Point San Luis Light Lighthouse 25 miles
Leaning Pine Arboretum Botanical garden 31 miles
Gaviota State Park State park 31 miles
Point Conception Light Lighthouse 31 miles
San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden Botanical garden 34 miles
Point Sal State Beach State park 11 miles

Places from Wikidata (CC0), linked to each one's official site or Wikipedia article. Check hours and fees before you go.

Passenger numbers: Federal Aviation Administration, CY 2024 commercial service enplanements (published September 2026). Location: Wikidata (CC0). All US airports by passengers.