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Santa Maria

Santa Maria (SBSM/RIA) serves Santa Maria, Brazil. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (11/29, 02/20). Field elevation is 289 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 3/4
Frequencies 1/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 0/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 3/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: SBSM
  • Name: Santa Maria
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: -29.711399
  • Longitude: -53.688202
  • Elevation: 289 ft
  • Country: Brazil
  • Municipality: Santa Maria
  • IATA Code: RIA
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: SBCW
  • Timezone: N/A
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 11/29

  • Designation: 11/29
  • Dimensions: 8839 X 148
  • Surface: CONC
  • PCN: 20/R/B/X/T
  • Lighting: N/A
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 02/20

  • Designation: 02/20
  • Dimensions: 4938 X 98
  • Surface: ASPH
  • PCN: 10/F/C/Y/U
  • Lighting: N/A
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.300 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: 119.350 MHz
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

  • Open: N/A
  • Close: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Yes
  • Remarks: OPR TIME IN UTC -3 AD HR SER 0900 - 0300 UTC. OPS outside AD HR O/R MNM 12 HR notice to local administration (OPO-SM) through TEL: (55) 3220-3335, (55) 3220-3336, except ACFT in medical emergencies (TREN/TROV) as well as ACFT on national security mission. OBS tower to the right of THR 11 with 72M HGT OBS OBST (antenna) ELEV 597FT, DIST 6150M THR 11, AZM 260DEG OBS OBST mounted beacon right side THR 29, DIST 750M, AZM 320DEG, ELEV 404FT OBS OBST (antenna) mounted and not marked DIST 11112M from THR 29, AZM 084DEG, ELEV 1560FT OBS OBST (antenna) mounted and marked DIST 950M from THR 11, AZM 342DEG, ELEV 433FT OBS OBST mounted beacon (antenna), DIST 6NM VOR SMA, AZM 225DEG, ELEV 640FT OPR ACFT CIVIL HR SER 1100-2300, regular aviation flight according to previously established schedules ACFT operation with ACN equal to 26, only for MIL OPS up to 180 annual movements ACFT operation with ACN equal to 30, at the discretion of V COMAR, up to 60 annual movements. PCN first 300M, RWY 11: 19/R/B/X/T Section RWY 02/20 understood between RWY 11/29 and TWY; taxiing prohibited for ACFT with ACN equal to or greater than 14 (Hercules) Stop zones of RWY 11 and 29 equipped with barriers for aircraft retention, operable by the TWR. OBS ACFT in instructional flight near the AD PRB CHECK of engines in the yards. It will only be authorized in the CHECK area and in the THR. OPS ACFT of General Civil Aviation only with prior AUTH from the Airport Operations Center via email aeroportosbsm@gmail.com, it being mandatory to use a fork. For more information, contact THRU TEL: (55) 32203630, (55) 99944 8441 or (55)981644641. RWY 02/20 exclusive use for ARR and DEP ACFT MIL TGL operations only with prior authorization from the Operations Officer through the phones (55) 3220-3335 and (55) 3220-3336 MIL ACFT CTC Operational Duty Officer (OPO) FREQ 122.80MHZ. MEHT: 37FT. EMERG MON TIL FRI 0030-0130 and 1000-2200, SAT and HOL 1030-1930 and SUN 0030-0130 and 1030-1930. Other times O/R TEL: (55) 3226-4366 with at least 24H notice. Local flights from BASM, outside of these times, are attended by the on-call staff. MON TO FRI 0900-0300; SAT SUN HOL 0900-2300 MEHT: 66FT Accepts PLN and its updates via TEL. TEL PLN (55) 3220-3481 Self-service Help-Met CMM (1 to 4, 6 to 11) HR SER 1000-2200. (MON,TUE,WED,THU,FRI 1000-2000) (SAT,SUN 1130-1630) (DLY 1000-0000) (DLY 0000-0300) - O/R: 0301-0959 OPS ACFT General Civil only with prior AUTH from the Airport Operations Center 1100-2000 THRU TEL: (55) 32203630, (55) 99944 8441 or (55)981644641. OPS ACFT MIL only with prior AUTH from the Operations Officer 1200-0259 by Tel: (55) 3220-3335, (55) 3220-3336. Outside the operating hours of AD CAT MILITAR 2.

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

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: No
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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Brazil Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: Notification only (no advance time specified for overflight-only; 24 hours recommended)
  • Landing Lead Time: 24 hours (AVANAC for multi-airport); Part 135 charter: allow 5+ business days
Private / GA Operations:

Private/GA flights need ANAC authorization and DECEA flight plan approval. Recommend 5 days lead time.

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at SBSM?
The tower frequency at Santa Maria is 118.3 MHz.
Does SBSM require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Santa Maria (Brazil).