Simón Bolívar International Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Santa Marta, Colombia. Its IATA code is SMR and its ICAO code is SKSM. The airport lies at an elevation of 22 ft (7 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 01/19, 5,577 ft (1,700 m) long. Local time follows the America/Bogota time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- SMR
- ICAO code
- SKSM
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 22 ft (7 m)
- Coordinates
- 11.1196, -74.2306
- Time zone
- America/Bogota
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 5,577 ft · 1,700 m | 131 ft · 40 m | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Simón Bolívar International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| BAQ Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport | Barranquilla, Colombia | 65 km · 40 mi |
| VUP Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport | Valledupar, Colombia | 131 km · 81 mi |
| RCH Almirante Padilla Airport | Riohacha, Colombia | 149 km · 93 mi |
| CTG Rafael Nuñez International Airport | Cartagena, Colombia | 159 km · 99 mi |
| CZU Las Brujas Airport | Corozal, Colombia | 230 km · 143 mi |
| TLU Golfo de Morrosquillo Airport | Santiago de Tolú, Colombia | 232 km · 144 mi |
| MAR La Chinita International Airport | Maracaibo, Venezuela | 280 km · 174 mi |
| MTR Los Garzones Airport | Montería, Colombia | 309 km · 192 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from SMR. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL Atlanta | 2,710 | 1,684 | 1,464 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 2,816 | 1,750 | 1,521 | View route |
| JFK New York | 3,283 | 2,040 | 1,773 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 4,887 | 3,036 | 2,639 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 5,143 | 3,196 | 2,777 | View route |
| LHR London | 7,921 | 4,922 | 4,277 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 8,115 | 5,042 | 4,382 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,549 | 5,312 | 4,616 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 10,251 | 6,370 | 5,535 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,784 | 7,322 | 6,363 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 13,222 | 8,216 | 7,139 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 13,715 | 8,522 | 7,405 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 14,214 | 8,832 | 7,675 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 14,634 | 9,093 | 7,902 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,764 | 9,174 | 7,972 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 18,615 | 11,567 | 10,051 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | BARRANQUILLA APP | 119.100 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.700 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Simón Bolívar International Airport?
The IATA code of Simón Bolívar International Airport is SMR and its ICAO code is SKSM.
Where is Simón Bolívar International Airport located?
Simón Bolívar International Airport is in Santa Marta, Magdalena Department, Colombia, at 11.1196, -74.2306.
What time zone is Simón Bolívar International Airport in?
Simón Bolívar International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Bogota. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Simón Bolívar International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 01/19, 5,577 ft (1,700 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Simón Bolívar International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ), about 65 km (40 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.