Santa Maria Airport — Santa Maria, Brazil
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Distance & flight time from RIA
Santa Maria Airport
Santa Maria Airport serves the city of Santa Maria in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state, an important educational and military center in the southern part of the country. RIA supports domestic flights connecting Santa Maria to major Brazilian cities such as São Paulo and Porto Alegre, and it has a notable dual civil-military character since the airport shares infrastructure with a Brazilian Air Force base. Santa Maria's role as home to a federal university and various military institutions drives steady travel demand for business, academic, and defense-related purposes. RIA remains a mid-sized regional airport whose traffic reflects the city's status as a regional hub for education and commerce in Rio Grande do Sul's interior.
Runways at Santa Maria Airport (RIA)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 4638 ft (1414 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
| 11/29 | 8839 ft (2694 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | CON |
Radio frequencies for Santa Maria Airport (RIA)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 119.35 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.3 MHz |
Airports near Santa Maria Airport (RIA)
- Santo Ângelo Airport (GEL) — 165.6 km (102.9 mi)
- Comandante Gustavo Kraemer Airport (BGX) — 191.1 km (118.7 mi)
- Lauro Kurtz Airport (PFB) — 210.1 km (130.6 mi)
- Pres. Gral. Óscar D. Gestido Binational Airport (RVY) — 221.7 km (137.8 mi)
- Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) — 245.1 km (152.3 mi)
- Canoas Air Force Base (QNS) — 246.8 km (153.4 mi)
- Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport (CXJ) — 248.8 km (154.6 mi)
- João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport (PET) — 258.2 km (160.4 mi)
RIA is Santa Maria Airport in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, with shared civil-military operations. Searchers often want flight routes to São Paulo or Porto Alegre, or clarification on the airport's Air Force base ties.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Santa Maria Airport?
The IATA code for Santa Maria Airport is RIA.
What is the ICAO code for Santa Maria Airport?
The ICAO code for Santa Maria Airport is SBSM. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.