Santa Monica Flyers
Santa Monica, California · Santa Monica Airport (KSMO)
- Trial flights
1 miles away
Typically 80% of daylight hours flyable over the year
Proteus Air Services
Santa Monica, California, United States· Santa Monica Municipal Airport(KSMO)
✓ Approved by FAA
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Proteus Air Services at a glance
Proteus Air Services is a flight school at Santa Monica Municipal Airport (KSMO) in Santa Monica, United States. It offers training for Private pilot licence (PPL), Instrument rating, Commercial pilot licence (CPL), Flight instructor, and Trial flights. Its fleet includes Piper PA-28 (Warrior, Archer, Arrow, Cherokee). Its trial flight ($500) is about 170% above the typical price in the United States ($185). At Santa Monica Municipal Airport, 80% of daylight hours have weather suitable for training flights. The best months are January, February, and November; June is the most difficult. There are 33 other flight schools within 31 miles.
Courses and training
Prices
| Course or item | Price |
|---|---|
| Intro to Aviation Course package Includes: discovery flight + simulator + facility tours | $499 |
Prices last checked September 2026. Always confirm the current price with the school.
Aircraft
Typical flying weather at Santa Monica Municipal Airport
Share of daylight hours each month with weather suitable for training flights (cloud base at least 3,000 ft, visibility at least 5 statute miles / 8 km, wind no more than 20 knots, no thunderstorms, freezing conditions or snow).
From weather reports at SANTA MONICA MUNI (1 miles from the airfield), 2016–2025.
Location
- Airfield
- Santa Monica Municipal Airport(KSMO)
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- Trial flights
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