Airports / Brazil / SBNT
Natal Air Force Base.
Natal, Brazil · 171 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
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132 ratings
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Operators based
171
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#18 / 134
Brazil airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 132 Google ratings , ranked against 134 rated Brazil fields.
11 nm
To the nearest alternate
Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport (NAT).
Overview
Natal Air Force Base (SBNT) sits in Natal, Brazil, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 171 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
SBNT has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport (NAT, 11 nm), Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA, 76 nm), and Presidente João Suassuna Airport (CPV, 90 nm). SBNT offers 3 runways, the longest 8,530-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of SBNT vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as Augusto Severo International Airport and NAT. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from SBNT, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
SBNT
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
RN9001
Elevation
171 ft
Coordinates
5.9114° S · 35.2477° W
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
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs Brazil fields
state range 8–4,138 ft
At 171 ft, SBNT sits lower than 73% of the 138 Brazil fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 8,530 ft
- 16L/34R8,530 ft × 148 ftAsphaltUnlit
- 12/305,987 ft × 148 ftAsphaltUnlit
- 16R/34L5,905 ft × 148 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,530 ft
SBNT's 8,530 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.
- 11nmNATRio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International AirportNatal
- 76nmJPAPresidente Castro Pinto International AirportJoão Pessoa
- 90nmCPVPresidente João Suassuna AirportCampina Grande
- 133nmMVFDix-Sept Rosado AirportMossoró
- 134nmRECRecife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International AirportRecife
- 173nmARXAracati Dragão do Mar Regional AirportAracati
Location
Open the full mapSBNT · Natal Air Force Base · Natal, Brazil
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SBNT on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 3,241 nm | 7h 56m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,259 nm | 7h 59m |
| Boston (BED) | 3,507 nm | 8h 33m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,527 nm | 8h 36m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,569 nm | 8h 42m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,836 nm | 9h 19m |
| Houston (HOU) | 4,059 nm | 9h 50m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,064 nm | 9h 51m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SBNT?
- Natal Air Force Base's longest paved runway is 8,530 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 SBNT?
- Natal Air Force Base has 3 runways; the longest measures 8,530 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to SBNT?
- The closest alternate is Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport (NAT), about 11 nm away, followed by Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) at 76 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SBNT to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 7h 56m (3,241 nm), Palm Beach about 7h 59m (3,259 nm), Boston about 8h 33m (3,507 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.