Founded in 1958, Airspacers is the oldest flying club at Santa Monica Airport (KSMO). With a passionate community of aviators and a focus on affordability, safety, and access, we provide a supportive environment for pilots of all experience levels.
Community of 100+ pilots and aviation enthusiasts, and growing
75 equity members (capped)
7 Well-Maintained Aircraft
Rates from $155/hour (Tach, wet) - equivalent to $112 Hobbs
Fully insured fleet
Meticulous maintenance standards
Dues of only $205/month
No hourly minimums or overnight fees
501(c)(7) social club
Vibrant social community with monthly meetings, fly-outs, hangar parties, and educational events
Our Cessna 172M is Only $155/Hour Tach
(equivalent to ~$112/hour Hobbs)!
Airspacers is an equity-based flying club, meaning every member is a partial owner of Air-Spacers, Inc., the organization that owns and operates the aircraft. As a registered not-for-profit, the club structure allows members to fly at a significantly lower cost compared to traditional rentals, especially in high-cost areas like Santa Monica.
Because we’re a club (not a flight school or FBO), we can offer:
Lower hourly rates
No daily minimums
Full insurance coverage for all members
Our aircraft are maintained to high standards and readily available—so when you’re ready to fly, so are we.
Advance your ratings with our member instructors!
(CFI/CFII Available!)
Find friends through the club and just go flying!