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Nearest Airport to Pacific Palisades: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Pacific Palisades is Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO), about 7.8 km (5 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 16 km away.

Closest airport SMO Santa Monica Municipal Airport 7.8 km · 5 mi · ~8 min by car
Closest international LAX Los Angeles International Airport 16 km · 10 mi · ~17 min by car

Airports near Pacific Palisades

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    Santa Monica Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesSanta Monica, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SMO 7.8 km5 mi · ~8 min
  2. 2
    Los Angeles International Airport Flag of United StatesLos Angeles, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    LAX 16 km10 mi · ~17 min
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    Van Nuys Airport Flag of United StatesVan Nuys, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    VNY 18 km11 mi · ~20 min
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    Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesHawthorne, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    HHR 22 km14 mi · ~24 min
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    Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport Flag of United StatesBurbank, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    BUR 23 km14 mi · ~25 min
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    Long Beach International Airport Flag of United StatesLong Beach, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    LGB 43 km27 mi · ~46 min
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    Los Alamitos Army Air Field Flag of United StatesLos Alamitos, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    KSLI 52 km33 mi · ~56 min
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    Point Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co) Flag of United StatesPoint Mugu, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NTD 55 km34 mi · ~59 min
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    Camarillo Airport Flag of United StatesCamarillo, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    KCMA 55 km34 mi · ~59 min
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    Oxnard Airport Flag of United StatesOxnard, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OXR 65 km40 mi · ~1 h 10 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Pacific Palisades; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Pacific Palisades?

The nearest airport to Pacific Palisades is Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO), about 7.8 km (5 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 16 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Pacific Palisades?

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 16 km from Pacific Palisades in a straight line — roughly 17 min by car.

What other airports are near Pacific Palisades?

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) — 16 km, Van Nuys Airport (VNY) — 18 km and Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) — 22 km.

How long does it take to get from Pacific Palisades to Santa Monica Municipal Airport?

About 8 min by car for the 7.8 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.