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SKSM
Simón Bolívar International Airport · Santa Marta
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
22 ft / 7 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.70 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
01/19 · 5,577 ft · AsphaltUNLITFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Simón Bolívar International Airport (SKSM), located in Santa Marta, Colombia. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 22 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Simón Bolívar International Airport
ICAO / IATA
SKSM / SMR
Municipality
Santa Marta
Country
Region
CO-MAG — Magdalena Department
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
22 ft
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Runway 01 / 19
ILS EQUIPPEDUNLIT
Runway Length: 5,577 ft / 1,700 m
Runway Width: 131 ft / 40 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 359° / 179°
Runway Width: 131 ft / 40 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 359° / 179°
RWY 01 (359°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: I-SMR | CRS: 8°
RWY 19 (179°)
No ILS / Visual Only
APP BARRANQUILLA APP
119.10 MHz
TWR TWR
118.70 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026