Santa Monica Airport's
Fly Neighborly Program focuses on
pilot education and cooperation. However, repeat violators of
the noise limit may be fined or suspended from using the
Airport.
Compliance with the noise
abatement procedures is requested unless deviations are made
necessary by weather, ATC instructions or clearances, an
in-flight emergency or other safety considerations.
Night Departure Curfew
No takeoffs or engine startups are permitted between 2300 hours
local time and 0700 hours Monday through Friday, or until 0800
hours on weekends. Exceptions are allowed for bona
fide medical or public safety emergencies if prior
approval has been obtained from the Santa Monica Police Watch
Commander (310) 458-8426 or the Airport Manager (310) 458-8591.
Curfew violators are subject to misdemeanor criminal
prosecution.
Voluntary Night Arrival
Curfew
Although arrivals are permitted 24 hours a day, a voluntary
curfew for arrivals is in effect between 2300 hours and 0700
hours local time Monday through Friday, or until 0800
hours on weekends.
APU Restrictions
For noise abatement purposes, please limit Auxiliary Power Unit
(APU) use to the minimum time necessary. The maximum
allowable APU run-time is (30) thirty minutes. In addition, the
APU is considered an engine start and shall comply with the
Airport's curfew restrictions.
Reverse Thrust Use
The use of reverse thrust can negatively impact the residential
areas surrounding the Airport, particularly during the night
hours. The use of minimum reverse thrust necessary for safety is
recommended, consistent with runway conditions and available
length.
Turbojet Limitations -
"Listed Aircraft"
Several aircraft have been shown to be unable to meet the
maximum noise level of 95.0 dBA SENEL
and shall be permanently excluded from operating at Santa Monica
Airport after one violation and be subject to misdemeanor
prosecution. The Gates Learjet 20 series and the Gulfstream II
and III are just a few of the "Listed
Aircraft".
Maximum Noise Level
As a result of an agreement between the City of Santa Monica and
the FAA, an Airport Ordinance was established setting a maximum
noise level of 95.0 dBA Single Event Noise
Exposure Level (SENEL) measured at noise monitor sites
1,500 feet from each end of the runway. Santa Monica Airport's
Fly Neighborly Program focuses on pilot education and
cooperation. However, repeat violators of the noise limit may be
fined or suspended from using the Airport. Pilots are encouraged
to contact the Noise Abatement Office for additional details.
Compliance with the Airport Ordinance is mandatory unless
deviations are made necessary by weather, ATC instructions or
clearances, an in-flight emergency or other safety
considerations.
Noise
Abatement
Communications - 122.85 MHz
This frequency is for Noise Abatement Communication between
pilots departing SMO and the Noise Abatement Office. Most
aircraft are capable of meeting the 95.0 dBA maximum SENEL limit
with changes in pilot technique or aircraft operating weight.
The goal of the Santa Monica Airport's Fly Neighborly Program is
to work with pilots to develop the methods and techniques that
will lower aircraft noise levels. To arrange for a test, please
call (310) 458-8759 or 8692 prior to departure. Noise abatement
flight tests are available during regular business hours.
NOTE:
Noise abatement flight tests are not waivers to exceed the 95.0
SENEL maximum noise level.
IFR Engine
Start Procedures
Prior to engine start, pilots are requested to call Ground
Control (GC) on 121.9 MHz for IFR clearance.
GC will issue
clearance and request high performance twins and jets to call on
121.9 MHz within one minute prior to actual engine start. When
the pilot makes this call, the passengers should be on board and
ready for startup.
If a departure delay
is anticipated, the controller will inform the pilot of the
aircraft's Expected Departure Release Time. Please do not start
engines prior to advising ATC.
When GC receives the
IFR release time from LAX Tower, the release will be forwarded
to the pilot and taxi instructions will be issued based on
anticipated delay. Aircraft should be ready for departure when
reaching the IFR hold area.
IFR Hold
Area Procedures
Due to the proximity of the homes adjacent to the Airport,
fixed-wing turbine aircraft are requested to hold approximately
200 feet from the end of the runway while awaiting departure
clearance from ATC. The hold area is indicated by a yellow (IFR
Hold Area) sign located in the infield area and a yellow Hold
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