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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.
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Gateway to Santa Catarina's coal country and southern Brazil

Forquilhinha - Criciúma Airport (CCM) serves the Criciúma metropolitan area in the southern Brazilian state of Santa Catarina, a region historically shaped by coal mining and ceramic tile industries. The airport is located in the municipality of Forquilhinha, just a short drive from Criciúma city centre, and provides essential regional air connectivity for business and leisure travellers. Though modest in scale, it plays an important role in linking the prosperous southern coast of Santa Catarina to major Brazilian hubs.

Terminals
  • Passenger Terminal — A single compact terminal handling all domestic arrivals and departures with basic check-in, security, and waiting facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi and ride-hailing services (99 and Uber) available at the terminal exit
  • Private transfer services bookable in advance from Criciúma hotels
  • Car rental desks available at or near the terminal
  • Local bus connections to Criciúma city centre via nearby road network
Nearby Hotels
  • Radisson Criciúma
  • Hotel Eldorado Criciúma
  • Comfort Inn Criciúma
  • Minas Hotel Criciúma
  • Ibis Criciúma
Dining

Dining options inside the terminal are limited to a small café or snack bar offering light meals, sandwiches, and beverages. Travellers seeking a fuller meal are advised to eat in Criciúma city centre before heading to the airport. The wider Criciúma region is known for hearty southern Brazilian and Italian-influenced cuisine reflecting its immigrant heritage.

Traveller Tips
  • Arrive at least 90 minutes before domestic flights as check-in lines can form quickly during peak periods.
  • Confirm your flight status in advance, as regional airports in Brazil can experience schedule adjustments.
  • ATM availability inside the terminal may be limited, so carry cash or ensure your card is accessible before arrival.
  • Ride-hailing apps like 99 or Uber are typically the most convenient and affordable transfer option to and from Criciúma city.
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