RIA Airport Code: Santa Maria (SBSM)

What airport is RIA?

RIA is the IATA airport code for Santa Maria Airport, in Santa Maria, Brazil. The same airport has the ICAO code SBSM.

It carries scheduled service and ranks number 1623 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code SBSM begins with S, the prefix ICAO assigns to South America.

Santa Maria Airport (RIA) at a glance
IATA airport code	RIA
ICAO airport code	SBSM
Airport	Santa Maria Airport
City	Santa Maria
Country	Brazil
Runways	2

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Where is RIA airport located?

Santa Maria Airport (RIA) is in Santa Maria, Brazil, at coordinates -29.7114, -53.6882.

It lies in the southern and western hemispheres, at 29.71° S, 53.69° W. It is close to sea level at 287 ft (87 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.

Runways at RIA

It has 2 runways. The longest is 8,839 ft (2.69 km), designated 11/29.

Frequently asked questions

What is the IATA code for Santa Maria Airport?

The IATA code for Santa Maria Airport in Santa Maria is RIA. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.

What is the 3-letter code for Santa Maria?

The 3-letter IATA code for Santa Maria Airport in Santa Maria is RIA.

What is the ICAO code for Santa Maria Airport?

The ICAO code for Santa Maria Airport is SBSM. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code RIA.

What is the difference between RIA and SBSM?

RIA is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. SBSM is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Santa Maria Airport.

Nearby and related airports

Other airports in Santa Maria and Brazil and the wider region:

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