Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport (NAT): Codes, Runways & Location
Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport (IATA: NAT · ICAO: SBSG) is a large airport serving Natal, Brazil. It lies at 5.7698° S, 35.3666° W, 273 ft (83 m) above sea level.
Overview of Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport
Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Natal in Brazil. It is identified by the IATA code NAT and the ICAO code SBSG. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3000 m (9843 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 273 ft (83 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Natal Air Force Base 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 ≈ 3,000 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport
Where is Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport located?
Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport is located in Natal, Brazil. Its coordinates are 5.7698° S, 35.3666° W.
What is the airport code for Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport?
Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport has an IATA code of NAT and an ICAO code of SBSG.
How long is the runway at Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport?
Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport's longest runway is about 3000 m (9843 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport have?
Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport a major airport?
Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
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