Base de Aviação de Taubaté (SBTA)
Medium airport · Taubaté, São Paulo, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Base de Aviação de Taubaté |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBTA |
| Elevation | 1,902 ft (580 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 23°2'24" W 45°30'58" -23.04010, -45.51615 |
| Location | Taubaté, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 6,170 ft (1881 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Base de Aviação de Taubaté at a glance
Base de Aviação de Taubaté is a medium airport in Taubaté, São Paulo, Brazil. The field elevation of 1,902 ft (580 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBTA are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 08/26, offers 6,170 ft (1881 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SBTA 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 Base de Aviação de Taubaté
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport | SBSJ | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Edu Chaves Field | SBGW | 42 km (23 NM) |
| São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport | SBGR | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Campo de Marte Airport | SBMT | 126 km (68 NM) |
| Santos Nero Moura Air Base / Guarujá Airport | SBST | 127 km (69 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Base de Aviação de Taubaté
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,902 ft field elevation of Base de Aviação de Taubaté 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 Base de Aviação de Taubaté
What is the ICAO code of Base de Aviação de Taubaté?
The ICAO identifier of Base de Aviação de Taubaté is SBTA, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Base de Aviação de Taubaté above sea level?
Base de Aviação de Taubaté sits at an elevation of 1,902 feet (580 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Base de Aviação de Taubaté located?
The airport lies at -23.0401, -45.5162 — in Taubaté, São Paulo, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport, about 41 km away.
Does SBTA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBTA 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 Base de Aviação de Taubaté?
Base de Aviação de Taubaté has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 6,170 ft (1881 m) with a ASP surface.