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Santa Maria Airport (LPAZ/SMA) — Vila do Porto, Portugal

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 118.1
Runways: 04/22, 15/33, 18/36
Elevation: 308 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 6/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: LPAZ
Name: Santa Maria Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 36.971401
Longitude: -25.170601
Elevation: 308 ft
Country: Portugal
Municipality: Vila do Porto
IATA Code: SMA
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Atlantic/Azores
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 04/22

Designation: 04/22
Dimensions: 102x45m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 15/33

Designation: 15/33
Dimensions: 306x45m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 18/36

Designation: 18/36
Dimensions: 3048x60m
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: ILS 18 110.3
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 118.100 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: 301.600, 1130.900, 127.900 MHz
Traffic/Approach: 119.000 MHz
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; ANA Aeroportos regulated
Parking Fee: MTOW-based per 24h period
Handling Mandatory: No
Currency: EUR
Remarks: Santa Maria Airport, Azores. Historic transatlantic staging post. Oceanic ATC center (Santa Maria FIR).

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Available but limited. Advance notice recommended. Important for North Atlantic GA crossings.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Schengen area. Border control available. Classic transatlantic refueling stop for light aircraft.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: No curfew. Runway 18/36, 3048m. Long runway from WWII/Cold War era. Generally better weather than other Azores islands.

Airport Services

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Portugal Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d

Overflight Permit: Conditional
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: 5 working days (non-EU operators and non-ICAO State carriers). EU/ICAO-compliant: no permit.
Landing Lead Time: 4-5 working days (charter, standard). Non-EU operators from non-ICAO states: 5 working days. Military side of LPPT: 2 weeks advance request.

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights generally exempt from permits.

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Active NOTAMs

A6161/26

caution

Navigation equipment issue

ILS GP RWY18 U/S DUE TO MAINTENANCE. AVBL FOR OPS AFTER PRIOR COORD.

2026-10-26 14:49 UTC 2026-10-30 18:30 UTC

A5710/26

caution

DME out of service

VOR/DME VSM FREQ 112.000MHZ/CH 57X, DME PART U/S.

2026-09-30 17:37 UTC 2026-10-30 17:00 UTC

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Nearby Airports

LPPD João Paulo II Airport 53 NM LPLA Lajes Airport 141 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at LPAZ?: The tower frequency at Santa Maria Airport is 118.1 MHz.
What fuel is available at LPAZ?: Santa Maria Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does LPAZ require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt from permits. Permit details for Portugal
Where is LPAZ located?: Santa Maria Airport (LPAZ) is located in Vila do Porto, Portugal.
What is the IATA code for LPAZ?: The IATA code for Santa Maria Airport is SMA.
How long is the runway at LPAZ?: The main runway at Santa Maria Airport (04/22) measures 102x45m.
Does LPAZ have an ILS approach?: Yes, Santa Maria Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 18/36.
Is LPAZ a port of entry?: Yes, Santa Maria Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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