Private jets at Santa Monica (KSMO)
Santa Monica had 1,234 private jet arrivals in the 12 months to July 2026, about 3 a day. The busiest month, June, was 2.1 times as busy as the quietest, November. 357 different aircraft flew in, and the most common type was the Embraer Phenom 300.
Data through 29 Aug 2026.
Private jet traffic at Santa Monica, month by month
June was the busiest month, with 145 arrivals, and November the quietest, with 68.
Arrivals by month
Aug 2025 – Jul 2026Arrivals by day of the week
Friday · 18%Friday carried 18% of the week’s arrivals. Days in UTC.
Arrivals, Aug 2025 – Jul 2026: the side our tracking records most completely. Departures, routes and emissions are added once our departure records are complete. Every count is a minimum: flights the receivers missed aren’t in it.
The private jets that use Santa Monica
Large-cabin jets made 4% of arrivals; the single most common type was the Embraer Phenom 300, with 68%.
By size class
Share of arrivalsMost common types
Share of arrivals| Type | Share |
|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 300 | 68% |
| Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 | 6% |
| Cessna Citation CJ3 | 5% |
| Pilatus PC-24 | 2% |
| Cessna Citation CJ2 | 2% |
| Cessna Citation XLS | 2% |
| Cessna Citation SII | 2% |
| Cessna Citation CJ4 | 2% |
| Cessna Citation Mustang | 1% |
| Cessna Citation V | 1% |
The jets that use Santa Monica most
Visits to 22 Aug 2026| # | Aircraft | Type | Visits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N820MJ | Cessna Citation CJ3 | 45 |
| 2 | N88EJ | Embraer Phenom 300 | 43 |
| 3 | N598TP | Embraer Phenom 300 | 21 |
| 4 | N417C | Cessna Citation CJ4 | 18 |
| 5 | N250PK | Cessna Citation V | 16 |
| 6 | N300GC | Cessna Citation SII | 16 |
| 7 | N332QS | Embraer Phenom 300 | 12 |
| 8 | N333QS | Embraer Phenom 300 | 11 |
| 9 | N343QS | Embraer Phenom 300 | 11 |
| 10 | N436QS | Embraer Phenom 300 | 11 |
Named aircraft are shown a week behind the other figures, with their visit count only. We leave out aircraft whose owners asked us to, and grades are on each aircraft’s own page.
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Flying privately into Santa Monica
Santa Monica’s longest runway is 1,067 meters, against 3,930 at Los Angeles International, 9 km away.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 1,067 m | 46 m | Asphalt |
Nearest alternative: Los Angeles International (KLAX)
9 km away| Measure | Santa Monica (KSMO) | Los Angeles International (KLAX) |
|---|---|---|
| Longest runway | 1,067 m | 3,930 m |
Runways from the airport database; distances measured from the airport reference point. Check runway limits and slots with your operator.
Private jets at Santa Monica: questions
How many private jets fly into Santa Monica?
We tracked 1,234 private jet arrivals at Santa Monica in the 12 months to July 2026, about 3 a day, from 357 different aircraft.
What is the busiest month for private jets at Santa Monica?
June, with 145 arrivals. November was the quietest, with 68.
Which private jets use Santa Monica most?
The most common type was the Embraer Phenom 300, with 68% of arrivals. Large-cabin jets made 4% in all.
What is the nearest alternative to Santa Monica for a private jet?
Los Angeles International (KLAX), 9 km away, with a 3,930 meter runway against 1,067 here.
Do you publish who flies in?
No. We name aircraft by registration, with a visit count, a week behind. We never name owners, operators or passengers, and we leave out aircraft whose owners asked us to.
Cite this data
The Aircraft Ledger. “Private jets at Santa Monica (KSMO).” Data through 29 Aug 2026. theaircraftledger.com/airports/united-states/santa-monica
Method: private jet arrivals at KSMO from ADS-B tracking, Aug 2025 – Jul 2026. Airliners, helicopters and piston aircraft excluded. Named aircraft a week behind. Every count is a minimum. About our data