Santo Ângelo Airport (SBNM)
Medium airport · Santo Ângelo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Santo Ângelo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBNM |
| IATA | GEL |
| Elevation | 1,056 ft (322 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 28°16'57" W 54°10'11" -28.28250, -54.16962 |
| Location | Santo Ângelo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 5,331 ft (1625 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Santo Ângelo Airport at a glance
Santo Ângelo Airport is a medium airport in Santo Ângelo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, known to airline systems as GEL. The field elevation of 1,056 ft (322 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBNM are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 12/30, offers 5,331 ft (1625 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SBNM shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Santo Ângelo Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aeroestación Yabotí | AR-0767 | 123 km (66 NM) |
| Santa Maria Airport | SBSM | 166 km (90 NM) |
| Lauro Kurtz Airport | SBPF | 180 km (97 NM) |
| Serafin Enoss Bertaso Airport | SBCH | 196 km (106 NM) |
| Teniente Ramon A. Ayub Gonzalez International Airport | SGEN | 202 km (109 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Santo Ângelo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,056 ft field elevation of Santo Ângelo Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 138 airports and airfields we list for Brazil — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Santo Ângelo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Santo Ângelo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Santo Ângelo Airport is SBNM, and its IATA code is GEL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Santo Ângelo Airport above sea level?
Santo Ângelo Airport sits at an elevation of 1,056 feet (322 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Santo Ângelo Airport located?
The airport lies at -28.2825, -54.1696 — in Santo Ângelo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Aeroestación Yabotí, about 123 km away.
Does SBNM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBNM appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Santo Ângelo Airport?
Santo Ângelo Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 5,331 ft (1625 m) with a ASP surface.