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?

Yes, landing permits are required for Santa Maria Airport (Portugal).

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Santa Maria Airport

Santa Maria Airport (LPAZ/SMA) serves Vila do Porto, Portugal. This is a mid-sized airport with 3 runways (04/22, 15/33). Field elevation is 308 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 5/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: LPAZ
Name: Santa Maria Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Uncategorized
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: N/A
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: N/A
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

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

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
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: No
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
GENDEC Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Schengen area. Border control available. Classic transatlantic refueling stop for light aircraft.

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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Nearby Airports

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

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?: Yes, landing permits are required for Santa Maria Airport (Portugal).

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