Santa Maria Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Vila do Porto, Portugal. Its IATA code is SMA and its ICAO code is LPAZ. The airport lies at an elevation of 308 ft (94 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 18/36, 10,000 ft (3,048 m) long. Local time follows the Atlantic/Azores time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- SMA
- ICAO code
- LPAZ
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 308 ft (94 m)
- Coordinates
- 36.9714, -25.1706
- Time zone
- Atlantic/Azores
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 10,000 ft · 3,048 m | 197 ft · 60 m | Concrete | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Santa Maria Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| PDL João Paulo II Airport | Ponta Delgada, Portugal | 97 km · 60 mi |
| TER Lajes Airport | Praia da Vitória, Portugal | 261 km · 162 mi |
| SJZ São Jorge Airport | Velas, Portugal | 324 km · 201 mi |
| PIX Pico Airport | Pico Island, Portugal | 337 km · 209 mi |
| GRW Graciosa Airport | Santa Cruz da Graciosa, Portugal | 344 km · 214 mi |
| HOR Horta Airport | Horta, Portugal | 356 km · 221 mi |
| FLW Flores Airport | Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal | 589 km · 366 mi |
| CVU Corvo Airport | Corvo, Portugal | 599 km · 372 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from SMA. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHR London | 2,523 | 1,568 | 1,363 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 2,600 | 1,616 | 1,404 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 3,048 | 1,894 | 1,646 | View route |
| JFK New York | 4,178 | 2,596 | 2,256 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 4,600 | 2,858 | 2,484 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 5,303 | 3,295 | 2,863 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 7,078 | 4,398 | 3,822 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 7,323 | 4,550 | 3,954 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 7,557 | 4,695 | 4,080 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 8,077 | 5,019 | 4,361 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 8,968 | 5,572 | 4,842 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 9,123 | 5,669 | 4,926 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,601 | 6,587 | 5,724 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 11,803 | 7,334 | 6,373 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 13,272 | 8,247 | 7,166 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 19,543 | 12,144 | 10,553 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | A/G | 301.600 |
| A/G | A/G | 1130.900 |
| ACC | CON | 132.150 |
| APP | APP | 119.000 |
| RDO | RDO | 127.900 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Santa Maria Airport?
The IATA code of Santa Maria Airport is SMA and its ICAO code is LPAZ.
Where is Santa Maria Airport located?
Santa Maria Airport is in Vila do Porto, Autonomous Region of Azores, Portugal, at 36.9714, -25.1706.
What time zone is Santa Maria Airport in?
Santa Maria Airport uses the IANA time zone Atlantic/Azores. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Santa Maria Airport?
The longest runway listed is 18/36, 10,000 ft (3,048 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Santa Maria Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is João Paulo II Airport (PDL), about 97 km (60 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.