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Aircraft for Sale in Santa Monica, California

Santa Monica is one of the most iconic aviation communities in the United States — home to Santa Monica Airport (SMO/KSMO), which operated for over 90 years as one of the busiest general aviation airports in the country before its closure in 2028 (officially on December 31, 2028 per the FAA agreement). With a population of approximately 92,000 in a city covering just 8.4 square miles on the LA coastline, Santa Monica punches far above its weight in the aviation world. The airport drew thousands of transient and based aircraft annually, serving the entertainment industry, tech sector, and a passionate local pilot community.

The Legacy of KSMO — Hollywood's Airport

Santa Monica Airport (KSMO) was legendary in GA circles — located just 3 miles from LAX and in the heart of the Los Angeles entertainment district, it served as the airport of choice for celebrities, movie studios, tech entrepreneurs, and serious pilots who needed quick access to the west side of LA. Douglas Aircraft Company (DAC) was founded at Santa Monica Airport, and many iconic WWII aircraft were built on this very site. The airport's scheduled closure under the 2017 agreement with the City of Santa Monica shifted significant aviation activity to Van Nuys Airport (VNY/KVNY), Hawthorne Municipal (HHR/KHHR), and Long Beach Airport (LGB/KLGB). The Santa Monica aviation community, despite the airport closure, remains a significant buyer and seller of aircraft. Many former KSMO-based aircraft owners relocated to Van Nuys, Camarillo, Torrance, and other nearby airports, and the LA westside aviation market continues to generate substantial aircraft transactions. The demand for capable, high-performance aircraft in the affluent Santa Monica/West LA market remains very strong — private pilots, charter operators, and aircraft management companies are all active buyers.
  • Cirrus SR22/SR22T: The LA entertainment industry's favorite piston aircraft.
  • Cessna Citation series: Strong in the West LA business aviation market.
  • Beechcraft King Air: Popular turboprop for LA-area charter and private operators.
  • Piper Malibu/Meridian: Pressurized single for cross-state California trips.

Browse Santa Monica Aircraft on Airplane Trade

Santa Monica's aviation legacy lives on in its active pilot community now based at LA's surrounding airports. Browse aircraft listings on Airplane Trade today.