Sepe Tiaraju
Santo Ângelo Airport serves the city of Santo Ângelo in southern Brazil and is identified by the codes GEL and SBNM. Classified as a medium airport, it is an important local gateway for travelers heading to the northwestern part of Rio Grande do Sul, whether for regional business, family visits, or exploring a part of Brazil known for its cultural heritage and rural landscapes. Its time zone is America/Sao_Paulo, which is useful to keep in mind when checking flight times, arranging pickups, or coordinating onward travel.
About Sepe Tiaraju
Santo Ângelo Airport serves the city of Santo Ângelo in southern Brazil and is identified by the codes GEL and SBNM. Classified as a medium airport, it is an important local gateway for travelers heading to the northwestern part of Rio Grande do Sul, whether for regional business, family visits, or exploring a part of Brazil known for its cultural heritage and rural landscapes. Its time zone is America/Sao_Paulo, which is useful to keep in mind when checking flight times, arranging pickups, or coordinating onward travel.
Overview
Santo Ângelo Airport serves the city of Santo Ângelo in southern Brazil and is identified by the codes GEL and SBNM. Classified as a medium airport, it is an important local gateway for travelers heading to the northwestern part of Rio Grande do Sul, whether for regional business, family visits, or exploring a part of Brazil known for its cultural heritage and rural landscapes. Its time zone is America/Sao_Paulo, which is useful to keep in mind when checking flight times, arranging pickups, or coordinating onward travel.
Airfield Details
The airport sits at an elevation of 1,056 feet (322 m) above sea level and has one runway, 12/30, measuring 5,331 feet and surfaced in asphalt. For passengers, that generally means a straightforward, easy-to-understand layout rather than the complexity of a major hub. The runway is also lighted, an important operational feature that supports arrivals and departures in lower-light conditions and can add reassurance for travelers on early morning or evening flights.
What Travelers Should Know
- Santo Ângelo Airport is best approached as a regional airport, so arriving a little earlier than you might for a very small airfield is sensible, especially if you need check-in or baggage services.
- Because it serves Santo Ângelo directly, the airport can be a practical entry point for visitors who want to avoid longer overland transfers from larger cities.
- Double-check local ground transport plans before landing, particularly if you are arriving later in the day.
- Confirm all schedules in local time for the America/Sao_Paulo zone to avoid simple but common timing mistakes.
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FAQ
Sepe Tiaraju — frequently asked questions
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9 common questions
- Sepe Tiaraju is located in Santo Angelo, Brazil (South America), at coordinates -28.280°, -54.170°.
- Its IATA code is GEL and its ICAO code is SBNM.
- Sepe Tiaraju serves Santo Angelo, Brazil. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Sepe Tiaraju operates on America/Sao_Paulo local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Sepe Tiaraju sits at latitude -28.280° and longitude -54.170°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from GEL. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for GEL is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from GEL on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is s/n Rodovia RS-218, km 13, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, the phone number is +55 55 3313-6617, the official website is http://www.aviacao.gov.br/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Brazil. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.