Senador Petrônio Portela Airport (THE): Codes, Runways & Location
Senador Petrônio Portela Airport (IATA: THE · ICAO: SBTE) is a medium-sized airport serving Teresina, Brazil. It lies at 5.0602° S, 42.8237° W, 219 ft (67 m) above sea level.
Overview of Senador Petrônio Portela Airport
Senador Petrônio Portela Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Teresina in Brazil. It is identified by the IATA code THE and the ICAO code SBTE. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Senador Petrônio Portela Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2200 m (7218 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 219 ft (67 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Presidente José Sarney Airport (PDR) about 186 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 ≈ 2,200 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Senador Petrônio Portela Airport
Where is Senador Petrônio Portela Airport located?
Senador Petrônio Portela Airport is located in Teresina, Brazil. Its coordinates are 5.0602° S, 42.8237° W.
What is the airport code for Senador Petrônio Portela Airport?
Senador Petrônio Portela Airport has an IATA code of THE and an ICAO code of SBTE.
How long is the runway at Senador Petrônio Portela Airport?
Senador Petrônio Portela Airport's longest runway is about 2200 m (7218 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Senador Petrônio Portela Airport have?
Senador Petrônio Portela Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Senador Petrônio Portela Airport a major airport?
Senador Petrônio Portela Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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