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Drone Rules for Santa Monica Airport

Santa Monica, California (CA) • United States
3233 Donald Douglas Loop S, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA
Lat: 34.0176 • Lng: -118.448

Rules Edit History: Santa Monica Airport

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May 28, 2026 12:44 AM Approved • enhanced flying rules for airport
Author: snek (101)
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Your proposed rule edit for Santa Monica Airport has been approved. It accurately reflects the drone operation requirements near the airport, including the need for airspace authorization, LAANC availability, and coordination with Air Traffic Control.
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Summary This is a towered US Airport, check LAANC availability to fly here. This is a towered airport. LAANC is available, and is required to fly here. Flight in 0 foot grids requires a manual waiver.
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## Towered Airport. Check for LAANC availability to get a permit to fly here.
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#### Towered Airport - FAA Controlled Airspace, LAANC or Manual Approval Required To Fly Here

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Class D during active hours (07:00 to 21:00 local time)
- LAANC Available and is required, automatic approval on AirControl
- 0 foot ceilings require manual waivers through FAADroneZone, which could take up to 30-90 days
- Authorization required within a 5 nautical mile radius

Check rules before flying and be vigilant to manned aircraft, likely very frequent due to size
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+ Class D during active hours (07:00 to 21:00 local time)
+ - LAANC Available and is required, automatic approval on AirControl
+ - 0 foot ceilings require manual waivers through FAADroneZone, which could take up to 30-90 days
+ - Authorization required within a 5 nautical mile radius
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+ Check rules before flying and be vigilant to manned aircraft, likely very frequent due to size
May 19, 2026 1:10 PM Approved • FAA import OURAIRPORTS_AIRPORTS_US:KSMO|21087
Author: jaystechvault (11074)
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Rule category — Air
Flight status — Permission
Summary — This is a towered US Airport, check LAANC availability to fly here.
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