Forquilhinha - Criciúma Airport (SSIM)
Medium airport · Criciúma, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Forquilhinha - Criciúma Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SSIM |
| IATA | CCM |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 28°43'33" W 49°25'28" -28.72574, -49.42448 |
| Location | Criciúma, Santa Catarina, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/27 | 4,882 ft (1488 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Forquilhinha - Criciúma Airport at a glance
Forquilhinha - Criciúma Airport is a medium airport in Criciúma, Santa Catarina, Brazil, known to airline systems as CCM. The field elevation of 92 ft (28 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SSIM are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 9/27, offers 4,882 ft (1488 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 9 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SSIM 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 Forquilhinha - Criciúma Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lages Airport | SBLJ | 134 km (72 NM) |
| Hercílio Luz International Airport | SBFL | 145 km (78 NM) |
| Planalto Serrano Regional Airport | SNCP | 152 km (82 NM) |
| Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport | SBCX | 179 km (97 NM) |
| Canoas Air Force Base | SBCO | 215 km (116 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Forquilhinha - Criciúma Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 92 ft field elevation of Forquilhinha - Criciúma 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 Forquilhinha - Criciúma Airport
What is the ICAO code of Forquilhinha - Criciúma Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Forquilhinha - Criciúma Airport is SSIM, and its IATA code is CCM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Forquilhinha - Criciúma Airport above sea level?
Forquilhinha - Criciúma Airport sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Forquilhinha - Criciúma Airport located?
The airport lies at -28.7257, -49.4245 — in Criciúma, Santa Catarina, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lages Airport, about 134 km away.
Does SSIM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SSIM 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 Forquilhinha - Criciúma Airport?
Forquilhinha - Criciúma Airport has one runway. The longest, 9/27, measures 4,882 ft (1488 m) with a ASP surface.