Natal Air Force Base: Codes, Runways & Location
Natal Air Force Base (ICAO: SBNT) is a medium-sized airport serving Natal, Brazil. It lies at 5.9114° S, 35.2477° W, 171 ft (52 m) above sea level.
Overview of Natal Air Force Base
Natal Air Force Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Natal in Brazil. It is identified by the ICAO code SBNT. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Natal Air Force Base has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2600 m (8530 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 171 ft (52 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport (NAT) about 21 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,600 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Natal Air Force Base
Where is Natal Air Force Base located?
Natal Air Force Base is located in Natal, Brazil. Its coordinates are 5.9114° S, 35.2477° W.
What is the airport code for Natal Air Force Base?
Natal Air Force Base has an ICAO code of SBNT.
How long is the runway at Natal Air Force Base?
Natal Air Force Base's longest runway is about 2600 m (8530 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Natal Air Force Base have?
Natal Air Force Base has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Natal Air Force Base a major airport?
Natal Air Force Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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