Altamira Interstate Airport (SBHT)
Medium airport · Altamira, Pará, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Altamira Interstate Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBHT |
| IATA | ATM |
| Elevation | 368 ft (112 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 3°15'11" W 52°15'14" -3.25314, -52.25394 |
| Location | Altamira, Pará, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/25 | 6,572 ft (2003 m) | 125 ft | ASP | No |
Altamira Interstate Airport at a glance
Altamira Interstate Airport is a medium airport in Altamira, Pará, Brazil, known to airline systems as ATM. The field elevation of 368 ft (112 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBHT are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 7/25, offers 6,572 ft (2003 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 7 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SBHT shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Altamira Interstate Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Monte Dourado - Serra do Areão Airport | SBMD | 266 km (144 NM) |
| Tucuruí Airport | SBTU | 287 km (155 NM) |
| Santarém - Maestro Wilson Fonseca International Airport | SBSN | 297 km (160 NM) |
| Macapá - Alberto Alcolumbre International Airport | SBMQ | 390 km (211 NM) |
| Carajás Airport | SBCJ | 405 km (219 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Altamira Interstate Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 368 ft field elevation of Altamira Interstate Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 138 airports and airfields we list for Brazil — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Altamira Interstate Airport
What is the ICAO code of Altamira Interstate Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Altamira Interstate Airport is SBHT, and its IATA code is ATM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Altamira Interstate Airport above sea level?
Altamira Interstate Airport sits at an elevation of 368 feet (112 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Altamira Interstate Airport located?
The airport lies at -3.2531, -52.2539 — in Altamira, Pará, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Monte Dourado - Serra do Areão Airport, about 266 km away.
Does SBHT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBHT appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Altamira Interstate Airport?
Altamira Interstate Airport has one runway. The longest, 7/25, measures 6,572 ft (2003 m) with a ASP surface.