Airports / São Tomé and Principe / TMS
São Tomé International Airport.
São Tomé, São Tomé and Principe · 33 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
33
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
88 nm
To the nearest alternate
Principe Airport (PCP).
Overview
São Tomé International Airport, listed as FPST / TMS, is a large commercial airport in São Tomé, São Tomé and Principe. Field elevation is 33 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list TMS as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Principe Airport (PCP, 88 nm), Port Gentil International Airport (POG, 139 nm), and Corisco International Airport (OCS, 160 nm). The field has a single 7,283-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from TMS are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from TMS to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
FPST
IATA
TMS
FAA / Local
FPST
Elevation
33 ft
Coordinates
0.3782° N · 6.7122° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 7,283 ft
- 11/297,283 ft × 148 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,283 ft
TMS's 7,283 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 88nmPCPPrincipe AirportSão Tomé & Príncipe
- 139nmPOGPort Gentil International AirportPort Gentil
- 160nmOCSCorisco International AirportCorisco Island
- 162nmLBVLibreville Leon M'ba International AirportLibreville
- 193nmOMBOmboue Hospital AirportOmboue
- 207nmBSGBata International AirportBata
Location
Open the full mapFPST · São Tomé International Airport · São Tomé, São Tomé and Principe
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from TMS on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 4,859 nm | 11h 42m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,970 nm | 11h 57m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,117 nm | 12h 18m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 5,222 nm | 12h 33m |
| Miami (MIA) | 5,232 nm | 12h 34m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,555 nm | 13h 19m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 5,594 nm | 13h 25m |
| Houston (HOU) | 6,017 nm | 14h 24m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use TMS?
- São Tomé International Airport's longest paved runway is 7,283 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at TMS?
- São Tomé International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 7,283 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to TMS?
- The closest alternate is Principe Airport (PCP), about 88 nm away, followed by Port Gentil International Airport (POG) at 139 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from TMS to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 11h 42m (4,859 nm), New York about 11h 57m (4,970 nm), Washington DC about 12h 18m (5,117 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.