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Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR)
Simón Bolívar International Airport is an international airport serving Santa Marta (Magdalena Department), Colombia. Its IATA code is SMR and its ICAO code is SKSM. It has one runway, 1,700 m long.
- IATASMR
- ICAOSKSM
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- SMR
- ICAO code
- SKSM
- City
- Santa Marta
- Region / province
- Magdalena Department
- Country / territory
- Colombia
- Category
- Medium-sized airport
- Coordinates
- 11.1196° N, 74.2306° W
- Elevation
- 7 m (22 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Bogota (UTC-05:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 1,700 m (5,577 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 1,700 m5,577 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
16,983 km
Direct flight: ≈ 21 h 45 min
Hanoi (HAN)
16,419 km
Direct flight: ≈ 21 h
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
17,574 km
Direct flight: ≈ 22 h 30 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 119.100 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.700 MHz |
Air freight to and from Simón Bolívar International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Santa Marta through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Colombia
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport | BAQ | 65 km |
| Rafael Nuñez International Airport | CTG | 159 km |
| Camilo Daza International Airport | CUC | 402 km |
| Jose Maria Córdova International Airport | MDE | 566 km |
| El Dorado International Airport | BOG | 714 km |
| Matecaña International Airport | PEI | 721 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Simón Bolívar International Airport?
The IATA code of Simón Bolívar International Airport is SMR and its ICAO code is SKSM. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Simón Bolívar International Airport located?
Simón Bolívar International Airport is in Santa Marta, Magdalena Department, Colombia, at coordinates 11.1196° N, 74.2306° W and an elevation of 7 m (22 ft).
How far is Simón Bolívar International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Simón Bolívar International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 17,574 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 16,419 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 16,983 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 22 h 30 min.
How long is the runway at Simón Bolívar International Airport?
The longest runway at Simón Bolívar International Airport is 1,700 m (5,577 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Simón Bolívar International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.