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Simón Bolívar International Airport

IATA SMRICAO SKSMLocal SMR🇨🇴 Santa Marta
Coordinates
11.1196°N, 74.2306°W
Elevation
22 ft (7 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
CO-MAG
Time zone
Bogota(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
9.3° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:19
Sunrise
05:42
Sunset
18:25
Civil dusk
18:48

About 12h 43m 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 Simón Bolívar International Airport

Simón Bolívar International Airport

Simón Bolívar International Airport is an international airport serving the city of Santa Marta, Colombia. The airport is located 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) south of Santa Marta city center, on the shores of the Caribbean Sea. 18 kilometres (11 mi) north of the municipality of Ciénaga in Colombia.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

SKSM

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
01 / 195,577 ft / 1,700 m131 ftAspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPBARRANQUILLA APP119.100 MHz
TWRTWR118.700 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Simón Bolívar International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Simón Bolívar International Airport?

The ICAO code for Simón Bolívar International Airport is SKSM, and its IATA code is SMR.

Where is Simón Bolívar International Airport located?

Simón Bolívar International Airport is medium airport located in Santa Marta, Colombia, at an elevation of 22 ft (7 m).

How many runways does Simón Bolívar International Airport have?

Simón Bolívar International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,577 ft / 1,700 m.

Which airlines fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Simón Bolívar International Airport include Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia, Copa Airlines, LAN Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Simón Bolívar International Airport?

Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Simón Bolívar International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Simón Bolívar International Airport in?

Simón Bolívar International Airport is in the America/Bogota time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Simón Bolívar International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Simón Bolívar International Airport is approximately 9.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Simón Bolívar International Airport?

The nearest airport to Simón Bolívar International Airport is La Ye Airport (SK-269), about 7.1 nm to the s, followed by La Fe Airport and La Amalia Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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