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Simon Bolivar Intl (SKSM/SMR) — Santa Marta, Colombia
At a glance
- Operating hours
- 11:00–05:00 UTC
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- Jet A-1, AVGAS
- Tower
- 118.700
- Runways
- 01/19
- Elevation
- 22 ft
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
4/4
Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
2/2
Additional Info
10/10
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: SKSM
- Name: Simon Bolivar Intl
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 11.1196
- Longitude: -74.230598
- Elevation: 22 ft
- Country: Colombia
- Municipality: Santa Marta
- IATA Code: SMR
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: SKEC
- Timezone: America/Bogota
- Distance from City: 16.5 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 01/19
- Designation: 01/19
- Dimensions: 5577 X 131
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: 069/F/A/X/T
- Lighting: HIRL
- NAVAIDs: NDB SMR (287 kHz), VOR-DME STA (116.6 MHz)
- Approach Types: VOR/DME, RNAV (GNSS)
- Remarks: Rwy 01 TDZE 8 ft, Rwy 19 TDZE 22 ft. VOR approach Cat A, B & C only. Fire category 6. Magnetic variation 9°W.
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.700 MHz
- Ground: No dedicated ground frequency — TWR handles ground movements (small single-runway airport, 1700.000 MHz
- Operations: 118.925 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 119.100 MHz
- ATIS: 125.000 MHz
Operation Hours
Monday
11:00
–
05:00
Tuesday
11:00
–
05:00
Wednesday
11:00
–
05:00
Thursday
11:00
–
05:00
Friday
11:00
–
05:00
Saturday
11:00
–
05:00
Sunday
11:00
–
05:00
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: 06:00-00:00 local (11:00-05:00 UTC). Tower same hours. AWOS 127.7 MHz.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +57 3156966455
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +57 6054369085
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://smr.aerooriente.com.co/
- Remarks: Operator: Aeropuertos De Oriente S.A.S. Also: +57 6054369070. FBO: AEROSUPPORT S.A.S. Tel: +57 6017422365, After hours: +57 3153444491. Currency exchange (Globo Cambio): +57 3222168422. Taxis (Asocontax): +57 3106822673.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: AEROSUPPORT S.A.S.: +57 6017422365 | After hours: +57 3153444491. Landing permits required 48h prior via Aerocivil (CAA hours: 13:00-22:00 UTC weekdays only).
- Remarks: No slots required. Prior notice available for operations outside normal hours.
Customs
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Customs available. Airport is port of entry for international flights.
Fees
- Landing Fee: COP 32,000 per 1,000 kg MTOW
- Parking Fee: COP 16,000 per 1,000 kg per hour
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: COP
- Remarks: AEROSUPPORT S.A.S. is the primary handler: +57 6017422365, after hours: +57 3153444491. Landing permits may be required for Part 91 and Part 135 operations.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: Supplied by Terpel (100% Jet A-1 supplier). Tel: 01800051855. Email: [email protected]. Also available via Seven Jets.
- Fuel Type: AVGAS
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: AVGAS available per AC-U-KWIK. Contact Terpel for availability.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Immigration control H24. Tel: +57 3017441161. Km 17 Vía Ciénaga, Santa Marta.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: 05:00
- Curfew End: 11:00
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Effectively closed 05:00-11:00 UTC (00:00-06:00 local). Short runway (1,700m / 5,577 ft) limits operations to Cat A, B & C aircraft.
Alternates
SKBQ
- ICAO: SKBQ
- Name: Ernesto Cortissoz
- Distance (NM): 35.2
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Major international port of entry. Barranquilla. Full FIS. Caribbean coast.
SKCG
- ICAO: SKCG
- Name: Rafael Nunez
- Distance (NM): 85.9
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: APIS mandatory since Apr 2015 for all operations. Three submissions required: 12h before, 40min before, and at door close. Operators must register with Migración Colombia. Full FIS. Fast Track/VIP available.
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Colombia Permit Requirements
Medium
Landing: 5d
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: 3 business days (minimum 48 hours for short notice, case-by-case)
- Landing Lead Time: 72 hours (official); 48 hours absolute minimum (short notice, case-by-case)
Private / GA Operations:
Private flights require Aerocivil notification. Landing at designated international airports.
Active NOTAMs
A3237/26
caution
Apron restriction
APN WIP, EXER CTN
2026-10-25 22:01 UTC
2027-01-22 23:59 UTC
A3201/26
caution
Taxiway restriction
TWY B WIP, EXER CTN
2026-10-23 05:00 UTC
2026-11-20 10:00 UTC
A3061/26
caution
Apron restriction
APN LTD, PRKG ACFT AND NON-REGULAR AVIATION AND MIL OVERNIGHT, PREVIOUS COOR AND AUTH OPERATIONS CONTROL CENTER
2026-10-12 01:44 UTC
2027-01-09 23:59 UTC
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- What are the operating hours of SKSM?
- Simon Bolivar Intl operates from 11:00 to 05:00.
- What is the tower frequency at SKSM?
- The tower frequency at Simon Bolivar Intl is 118.700 MHz.
- What fuel is available at SKSM?
- Simon Bolivar Intl offers Jet A-1, AVGAS.
- Does SKSM require landing permits?
- It depends on the flight. Private flights require Aerocivil notification. Landing at designated international airports. Permit details for Colombia
- Where is SKSM located?
- Simon Bolivar Intl (SKSM) is located in Santa Marta, Colombia.
- What is the IATA code for SKSM?
- The IATA code for Simon Bolivar Intl is SMR.
- Is SKSM a port of entry?
- Yes, Simon Bolivar Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.