General aviation · Cerro Sombrero, Chile
Cerro Sombrero/Franco Bianco
- Elevation
- 104 ft
- Coordinates
- 52°44′S 69°20′W
- Local time
- America/Punta Arenas
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Field information
SCSB runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Cerro Sombrero/Franco Bianco (SCSB/SMB) has 2 runways; the longest, 07/25, is 4,921 ft (1,500 m) of graded earth. Operating hours: Sunrise to sunset. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at SCSB, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
General aviation
Time zone
America/Punta Arenas
Country
Chile
CL
Municipality
Cerro Sombrero
Elevation
104 ft
Position
-52.7367, -69.3336
Operating hours
Sunrise to sunset
Runways · SCSB
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 4,921 ft (1,500 m) | 131 ft | graded earth | — |
| 01/19 | 3,937 ft (1,200 m) | 98 ft | graded earth | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at SCSB.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Cerro Sombrero/Franco Bianco (SCSB / SMB) in Cerro Sombrero, Chile, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SCSB is listed in our network as a general aviation. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at SCSB
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Chile
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Chile. Applicable permit lead times for Chile 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 Chile are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at SCSB
Direct FBO and handler coordination at SCSB covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at SCSB
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at SCSB is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to SCSB
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SCSB: 52° 44′ 12″ S 69° 20′ 1″ W; elevation 104 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Cerro Sombrero
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Cerro Sombrero. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at SCSB.
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Cargo Operations at SCSB
Support for freighter operations into SCSB covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where SCSB sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
- SCFMPorvenir/Capt Fuentes MartinezPorvenir, Chile47 NM229°→
- SCCIPunta Arenas/Pdte. Carlos Ibanez Del CampoPunta Arenas, Chile57 NM253°→
- SAWGRio Gallegos/Piloto N. FernandezRio Gallegos, Argentina68 NM001°→
- SAWERio GrandeRio Grande, Argentina85 NM138°→
- SAWHUshuaia/Malvinas ArgentinasUshuaia, Argentina132 NM164°→
- SCNTPuerto Natales/Teniente Julio GallardoPuerto Natales, Chile134 NM297°→
Operating into SCSB?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Cerro Sombrero/Franco Bianco — one desk for the whole trip.