Pilot Deviations – Santa Monica Airport
KSMO Runway Safety and Operational Update There continues to be a significant number of surface pilot deviations at KSMO since the runway length has been shortened. Pilots must use only marked exits when entering or exiting the runway at KSMO. Operations on closed taxiway/runway surface are prohibited. Please note, and avoid, the following situations, which could lead to the filing of a Pilot Deviation: Pilots are still exiting the runway anywhere along the runway between runway lights, which is NOT authorized. Pilots sometimes taxi beyond the runway end after landing, onto the yellow chevron-marked surface. Taxing on the surface beyond the