Airport

SMX Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field

Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field (SMX) serves Santa Maria. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATASMX
ICAOKSMX
Non-stop2
Airlines2
TimezoneAmerica/Los Angeles
Elevation80 m

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The airport in numbers

Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field — facts & history

We pulled Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 48,532 passengers in 2019, against a peak of 80,240 in 2016.

Passengers / year
48,532
as of 2019
Peak traffic
80,240
in 2016
Elevation
80 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2016–2019

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field to Santa Maria

Train & bus: Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.

Taxi & apps: A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.

Tipping: 15–20% is effectively expected for a taxi/Uber driver.

Choose and book

Which way suits you from Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Santa Maria ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field

Non-stop flights to about 2 destinations, operated by 2 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Allegiant Air · United Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Santa Maria shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field to the centre of Santa Maria?
Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I use a ride app from Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field?
A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.
What's the cheapest way from Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field to Santa Maria?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I get from Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field into town without a car?
Yes. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field?
About 2 destinations, including Las Vegas, Los Angeles. 2 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026