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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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Route map (2 destinations)

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Routes

CCM → VCPAD · AT7
CCM → FLNNHG · L4T
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City & Place Guide

Coal Country Gem with Culture, Tiles, and Warm Hospitality

Criciúma is a mid-sized city in the state of Santa Catarina, in southern Brazil, known historically as the capital of Brazilian coal mining. Founded largely by Italian, German, and Polish immigrants, the city carries a rich multicultural heritage visible in its architecture, festivals, and cuisine.

Beyond its industrial roots, Criciúma is a modern, growing hub with a lively downtown, university energy, and proximity to Santa Catarina's beautiful beaches. It also holds significance in the ceramics and tile industry, being one of Brazil's largest producers of ceramic tiles, which shapes much of its local economy and identity.

  • •Museu da Indústria Carbonífera do Sul — fascinating deep dive into the region's coal mining history
  • •Parque das Nações Indígenas — large urban park ideal for walks, sports, and relaxation
  • •Praça Nereu Ramos — the lively central square and social heart of the city
  • •Balneário Arroio do Silva — nearby beach town perfect for a quick coastal escape
  • •Catedral São José — elegant cathedral showcasing the city's strong Catholic heritage
  • •Mina de Carvão Visitável (Sangão Mine) — guided underground tour of a real historic coal mine

Getting around: Criciúma has a network of municipal buses covering most neighborhoods at affordable fares, making it the most common way to get around. Taxis are readily available, and app-based rideshares like Uber and 99 operate in the city. There is no urban rail system, so for visits to nearby beaches or towns, renting a car or taking intercity buses from the local rodoviária (bus terminal) is recommended.

Best time: The best time to visit Criciúma is during spring (September to November) or autumn (March to May), when temperatures are mild and rainfall is moderate.

Local food: Don't miss hearty Italian-influenced dishes like polenta with wild boar, homemade pasta, and locally produced wines and grappa, reflecting the strong immigrant culinary tradition.

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