Franco Bianco Airport (SMB): Codes, Runways & Location
Franco Bianco Airport (IATA: SMB · ICAO: SCSB) is a small airport serving Cerro Sombrero, Chile. It lies at 52.7367° S, 69.3336° W, 104 ft (32 m) above sea level.
Overview of Franco Bianco Airport
Franco Bianco Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Cerro Sombrero in Chile. It is identified by the IATA code SMB and the ICAO code SCSB. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Franco Bianco Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1500 m (4921 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: dirt. The field elevation is 104 ft (32 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Captain Fuentes Martinez Airport (WPR) about 87 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,500 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Franco Bianco Airport
Where is Franco Bianco Airport located?
Franco Bianco Airport is located in Cerro Sombrero, Chile. Its coordinates are 52.7367° S, 69.3336° W.
What is the airport code for Franco Bianco Airport?
Franco Bianco Airport has an IATA code of SMB and an ICAO code of SCSB.
How long is the runway at Franco Bianco Airport?
Franco Bianco Airport's longest runway is about 1500 m (4921 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Franco Bianco Airport have?
Franco Bianco Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with dirt surfacing.
Is Franco Bianco Airport a major airport?
Franco Bianco Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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