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Forquilhinha - Criciúma Airport
Criciúma, Brazil
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Forquilhinha - Criciúma Airport
Criciúma, Brazil
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Southern Brazil's gateway serving the coal and ceramics region.
Location
Forquilhinha, Brazil
Forquilhinha – Criciúma Airport (IATA: CCM, ICAO: SSIM) is a regional airport located in the municipality of Forquilhinha, serving the greater Criciúma metropolitan area in the state of Santa Catarina, southern Brazil. Criciúma is an important industrial city historically known for coal mining and ceramic tile production.
The airport offers scheduled domestic service connecting the region to major Brazilian hubs, particularly São Paulo. It serves as an important access point for business and leisure travelers visiting the southern coast of Santa Catarina.
The facility is relatively small in scale, handling regional traffic with limited infrastructure compared to larger Brazilian international airports, but plays a meaningful role in regional connectivity for the approximately 500,000 people in the greater Criciúma area.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal building handling both arrivals and departures for regional domestic traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and central Criciúma is primarily served by taxis, ride-hailing services, and rental cars, with the city center located approximately 15 kilometers away.
Airlines here
LATAM Airlines and Azul Brazilian Airlines have historically provided scheduled service connecting Criciúma to São Paulo.
Notable facts
- ›Located in the municipality of Forquilhinha, not within Criciúma city limits, though it bears Criciúma's name.
- ›Serves the largest coal-producing region in Brazil.
- ›The airport's ICAO code is SSIM, reflecting its classification within Brazilian airspace.
- ›Santa Catarina's southern coast, served by this airport, is also known for its ceramic tile industry.
- ›The airport supports both commercial passenger operations and general aviation.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
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CCM → VCPAD · AT7
CCM → FLNNHG · L4T
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