Regional airport · Santa Maria, Brazil
Santa Maria
- Elevation
- 287 ft
- Coordinates
- 29°43′S 53°41′W
- Local time
- America/Sao Paulo
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Field information
SBSM runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Santa Maria (SBSM/RIA) has 2 runways; the longest, 11/29, is 8,839 ft (2,694 m) of concrete. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 5. Operating hours: 0900-0300Z. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at SBSM, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
America/Sao Paulo
Country
Brazil
BR
Municipality
Santa Maria
Elevation
287 ft
Position
-29.7114, -53.6882
Traffic level
Medium
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 5
Operating hours
0900-0300Z
Runways · SBSM
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 8,839 ft (2,694 m) | 148 ft | concrete | Lighted |
| 02/20 | 4,638 ft (1,414 m) | 98 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at SBSM.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Santa Maria (SBSM / RIA) in Santa Maria, Brazil, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SBSM is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at SBSM
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Brazil
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Brazil. Applicable permit lead times for Brazil are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Brazil are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at SBSM
Direct FBO and handler coordination at SBSM covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at SBSM
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at SBSM is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to SBSM
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SBSM: 29° 42′ 41″ S 53° 41′ 18″ W; elevation 287 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Santa Maria
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Santa Maria. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at SBSM.
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Cargo Operations at SBSM
Support for freighter operations into SBSM covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where SBSM sits in the network
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Operating into SBSM?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Santa Maria — one desk for the whole trip.