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Nearest Airport to Santa Monica: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Santa Monica is Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO), about 3.7 km (2 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 12 km away.

Closest airport SMO Santa Monica Municipal Airport 3.7 km · 2 mi · ~5 min by car
Closest international LAX Los Angeles International Airport 12 km · 7 mi · ~12 min by car

Airports near Santa Monica

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    Santa Monica Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesSanta Monica, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SMO 3.7 km2 mi · ~5 min
  2. 2
    Los Angeles International Airport Flag of United StatesLos Angeles, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    LAX 12 km7 mi · ~12 min
  3. 3
    Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesHawthorne, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    HHR 18 km11 mi · ~19 min
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    Van Nuys Airport Flag of United StatesVan Nuys, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    VNY 21 km13 mi · ~23 min
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    Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport Flag of United StatesBurbank, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    BUR 24 km15 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 39 km24 mi · ~42 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 48 km30 mi · ~51 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 59 km37 mi · ~1 h 03 min
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    Camarillo Airport Flag of United StatesCamarillo, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    KCMA 60 km37 mi · ~1 h 04 min
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    Oxnard Airport Flag of United StatesOxnard, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OXR 69 km43 mi · ~1 h 14 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Santa Monica?

The nearest airport to Santa Monica is Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO), about 3.7 km (2 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 12 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Santa Monica?

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 12 km from Santa Monica in a straight line — roughly 12 min by car.

What other airports are near Santa Monica?

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) — 12 km, Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) — 18 km and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) — 21 km.

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

About 5 min by car for the 3.7 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.