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AJU Santa Maria Airport
Santa Maria Airport (IATA: AJU, ICAO:SBAR) is located in the the city of Aracaju, Brazil. It is the primary international airport serving Aracaju and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :(805)922-1726

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IATA Code

AJU

ICAO Code

SBAR

Name

Santa Maria Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Brazil (BR)

City

Aracaju

Latitude

-10.9840002

Longitude

-37.0703011

Time Zone

UTC−03:00

Phone Number

(805)922-1726

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Airport Overview

Santa Maria Airport (AJU), also identified by ICAO code SBAR, serves Aracaju, the capital of Sergipe, in northeastern Brazil. Located approximately 12 km south of central Aracaju, it functions primarily as a regional passenger airport with associated belly-cargo potential rather than as a dedicated international cargo gateway. For international shipments, our service team normally evaluates domestic air connections, available cargo acceptance, customs handling requirements and, where appropriate, alternative gateways in Brazil. Cargo acceptance, routing and handling arrangements must be confirmed against the booking date, commodity and airline operating plan.

Airport	Santa Maria Airport
Codes	IATA: AJU \| ICAO: SBAR
Location	Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
Coordinates	10.9840002° S, 37.0703011° W
Time zone	UTC−03:00

Key Highlights

Regional gateway for Aracaju and the wider Sergipe market, with road access to local commercial and industrial demand.
International cargo planning generally requires connection analysis rather than assuming direct long-haul freighter service.
Domestic airline schedules and aircraft type can determine whether a shipment moves as belly cargo and whether special cargo is accepted.
Temperature-sensitive, dangerous-goods, oversized and live-animal shipments require advance airline confirmation before cargo is delivered.
For urgent or high-value cargo, our service team compares Santa Maria Airport with suitable Brazilian gateway options before finalizing the routing.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly available airport information does not by itself establish a universal cargo-service specification for every airline or shipment category. Our team therefore confirms the following items with the handling agent and carrier before issuing shipping instructions:

Acceptance and warehouse handling

Confirm cargo acceptance windows, screening requirements, piece and weight limits, storage arrangements and whether the booked airline uses an on-airport or contracted handling facility.

Customs and controlled cargo

International import, export or transit cargo may require customs-compatible handling and pre-alert coordination. The applicable procedure depends on the routing and customs regime.

Temperature-sensitive shipments

Do not assume dedicated cold-room capacity. Our service team checks active or passive temperature-control options, handover timing and acceptable packaging before uplift.

Special cargo

Dangerous goods, valuables, perishables, oversized pieces and live animals are subject to airline and handling-agent acceptance. Written confirmation should precede delivery to the airport.

Routes & Transit Times

Domestic cargo planning is normally built around the current schedules and cargo policies of airlines serving Aracaju. The supplied airport profile identifies GOL and Azul among the airlines associated with Santa Maria Airport; operating availability must be reconfirmed for each date.
International consignments may require a connection through another Brazilian airport or an overseas gateway. The practical route depends on destination, airline interline arrangements, customs status and cargo compatibility.
Transit time is affected by connection availability, weekend and holiday schedules, aircraft belly capacity, security screening, customs inspection and warehouse cut-off times. Our team provides a booking-specific estimate rather than a standing airport guarantee.
For urgent freight, we compare direct trucking to an alternative gateway against a connecting air route, considering total door-to-door time and transfer risk.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Service area

Santa Maria Airport primarily supports Aracaju and Sergipe. Depending on the delivery point and service requirement, our team also assesses road feeder options to nearby northeastern Brazilian markets.

Likely shipment profiles

Regional demand may include time-sensitive business goods, replacement parts, documents, e-commerce parcels, retail products, food-related consignments and other general cargo. Commodity eligibility and available handling must be verified case by case.

Perishables and healthcare

Perishables and pharmaceutical products require a confirmed temperature plan, short delivery-to-aircraft intervals and documented handovers. Seasonal conditions and connection points should be included in the risk review.

Industrial and project cargo

Heavy, long or irregularly shaped pieces should be pre-measured and pre-approved. When aircraft hold restrictions or local handling limitations apply, an alternative gateway and road feeder solution may be more suitable.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: airline cargo cut-off times vary by flight, commodity and screening status. Our service team obtains the operational cut-off and plans delivery with contingency for traffic, documentation review and security screening.
Dangerous goods: provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, packing instruction and shipper's declaration where applicable. Airline approval is required; acceptance must not be assumed from the airport's passenger schedule.
Temperature and live cargo: disclose temperature range, packaging method, handling limits and emergency contact details. Live animals require advance welfare, airline and destination-country checks.
Customs and documentation: commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, permits, origin information and any required Brazilian import or export declarations must be consistent. Customs inspection, holds or document corrections can change release timing.

Shipping Tips

Send the commodity description, HS code, dimensions, gross weight, piece count, stackability, value and destination before requesting a rate; these details determine routing and acceptance.
Book early for perishables, dangerous goods, oversized freight and peak-season cargo, and obtain written confirmation of the handling capability and connection plan.
Use airline-compliant packaging, clear piece marks and labels. For temperature-sensitive freight, prepare a validated passive solution or an approved active-container plan rather than relying on ordinary warehouse storage.
Ask our service team to compare a Santa Maria Airport connection with an alternative Brazilian gateway when the shipment is time-critical, customs-sensitive or difficult to transfer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Santa Maria Airport handle international air freight?

International routing may be possible through a connecting Brazilian or overseas gateway, but direct international cargo availability, customs treatment and airline acceptance depend on the booking. Our team confirms the complete route before cargo delivery.

Can I deliver cargo directly to the airport without a confirmed booking?

This is not recommended. Warehouse access, airline cut-off, screening and special-cargo acceptance can vary. Obtain an airway bill or booking reference and delivery instructions from our service team first.

Is temperature-controlled storage guaranteed?

No standing guarantee should be assumed. For pharmaceuticals, perishables or other controlled cargo, we verify the handling facility, acceptable packaging, handover timing and airline requirements for the specific movement.

What information is needed for dangerous goods?

Provide the complete classification, UN information, packing details, quantity, dimensions, safety documentation and shipper's declaration where required. The airline and handler must approve the shipment before acceptance.

What is the best option for urgent cargo?

Our team compares available connections, alternative Brazilian gateways and road feeder options using the actual delivery deadline, commodity restrictions, customs status and total door-to-door risk.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, location, coordinates, address and time zone in this module follow the supplied airport record. Operational details that can change by airline, season or shipment type are intentionally expressed as verification requirements rather than fixed guarantees.

Brazilian civil-aviation regulatory and airport information reference: gov.br/anac
Brazilian customs and foreign-trade administration reference: gov.br/receitafederal
International airport-code and air-transport industry reference: iata.org
Airline, handler, cargo acceptance, schedule, cut-off and connection details: confirmed by our service team against the carrier and handling agent for the actual shipment date.