Category Archives: General

Noise Advisory – Bamboo Eagle 24-3 to bring increased noise Aug.5 – Aug. 9

Santa Maria, Calif. – Santa Maria and Orcutt residents may notice increased noise from military aircraft as the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center conducts exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3 from Aug. 5 to Aug. 9. Over 120 aircraft are scheduled to depart various locations throughout Southern California twice a day and could remain in the air for …

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Notice of Public Auction of Abandoned Aircraft

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the N6365P aircraft was determined to beabandoned and taken into custody by the Santa Maria Public Airport pursuant toResolution 922 of the Board of Directors of the Santa Maria Public AirportDistrict. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT a public auction will take place June 29th,2023, at the Santa Maria Public Airport …

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Central Coast AirFest 2022

Mark your calendars, because the Central Coast AirFest, featuring Planes of Fame, will be taking flight again at the Santa Maria Airport on October 15th & 16th, 2022! Tickets are available now at CentralCoastAirFest.com! The AirFest is back for another action packed weekend with military demos, vintage warbirds, aerobatics, and more. AirFest has proven to …

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Aviation Tenant July ‘22 Bulletin

The July 22 Tenant Bulletin has been issued including information about: Safety Items Central Coast Airfest Update Santa Maria Museum of Flight Update VSFB Mid-Air Collision Avoidance Program SMX-Bulletin-July-2022Download

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New Federal Mask Requirement

Federal law requires wearing a mask at all times in and on the airport and failure to comply may result in removal and denial of re-entry Refusing to wear a mask in or on the airport is a violation of federal law; individuals may be subjected to penalties under federal law

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Wings of Freedom Tour

WINGS OF FREEDOM TOUR THE COLLINGS FOUNDATION For Immediate Release The Collings Foundation - Wings of Freedom Tour Phone 978-562-9182 Fax 978-568-8231 www.collingsfoundation.org email- hchaney@collingsfoundation.org with questions, comments or need further information. The Wings of Freedom Tour of the WWII Vintage Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, Consolidated B-24 Liberator, B-25 Mitchell and North American P-51 Mustang …

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THUNDER OVER THE VALLEY WINDS UP SUNDAY

Vintage aircraft large and small soared above the crowd gathered at the Santa Maria Public Airport as the two-day Thunder Over the Valley air show wrapped up Sunday afternoon. Aircraft aficionados mingled with just plain curious individuals and families who gathered to check out biplanes, stunt aircraft, trainers from World War II and others that …

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THUNDER OVER THE VALLEY

Planes, Both Radio-Controlled and Manned, Put On A Show Over Santa Maria Public Airport The Thunder Over the Valley airshow brought out not only full-size airplanes, but smaller, radio-controlled crafts as well. The annual airshow, hosted by the Santa Maria Museum of Flight, kicked off Saturday morning with demonstration flights of the radio-controlled planes. Some …

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