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Small airport

Franco Bianco Airport

IATA SMBICAO SCSB🇨🇱 Cerro Sombrero
Coordinates
52.7367°S, 69.3336°W
Elevation
104 ft (32 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
CL-MA
Time zone
Ushuaia(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
11.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
09:01
Sunrise
09:41
Sunset
17:47
Civil dusk
18:27

About 8h 6m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Franco Bianco Airport

Franco Bianco Airport is an airport 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) northwest of Cerro Sombrero, a petroleum production town in the Magallanes Region of Chile. Cerro Sombrero is near the eastern entrance to the Strait of Magellan.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

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Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
07 / 254,921 ft / 1,500 m131 ftGreUnlitOpen
01 / 193,937 ft / 1,200 m98 ftGreUnlitOpen

Navaids(1)

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Great-circle distance and true bearing from Franco Bianco Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Franco Bianco Airport?

The ICAO code for Franco Bianco Airport is SCSB, and its IATA code is SMB.

Where is Franco Bianco Airport located?

Franco Bianco Airport is small airport located in Cerro Sombrero, Chile, at an elevation of 104 ft (32 m).

How many runways does Franco Bianco Airport have?

Franco Bianco Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 4,921 ft / 1,500 m.

What time zone is Franco Bianco Airport in?

Franco Bianco Airport is in the America/Argentina/Ushuaia time zone (UTC-03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Franco Bianco Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Franco Bianco Airport is approximately 11.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Franco Bianco Airport?

The nearest airport to Franco Bianco Airport is Punta Catalina Airport (SCPX), about 23.9 nm to the ene, followed by Iván Martinez Airport and Posesión Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Franco Bianco Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.