Trombetas Airport (SBTB)
Medium airport · Oriximiná, Pará, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Trombetas Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBTB |
| IATA | TMT |
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 1°29'23" W 56°23'48" -1.48960, -56.39680 |
| Location | Oriximiná, Pará, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/27 | 5,249 ft (1600 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Trombetas Airport at a glance
Trombetas Airport is a medium airport in Oriximiná, Pará, Brazil, known to airline systems as TMT. The field elevation of 167 ft (51 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBTB 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, 9/27, offers 5,249 ft (1600 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 9 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SBTB 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 Trombetas Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Santarém - Maestro Wilson Fonseca International Airport | SBSN | 206 km (111 NM) |
| Itacoatiara Airport | SBIC | 295 km (159 NM) |
| Itaituba Airport | SBIH | 309 km (167 NM) |
| Tiriós Airport | SBTS | 416 km (225 NM) |
| Monte Dourado - Serra do Areão Airport | SBMD | 427 km (231 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Trombetas Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 167 ft field elevation of Trombetas 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 Trombetas Airport
What is the ICAO code of Trombetas Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Trombetas Airport is SBTB, and its IATA code is TMT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Trombetas Airport above sea level?
Trombetas Airport sits at an elevation of 167 feet (51 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Trombetas Airport located?
The airport lies at -1.4896, -56.3968 — in Oriximiná, Pará, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Santarém - Maestro Wilson Fonseca International Airport, about 206 km away.
Does SBTB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBTB 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 Trombetas Airport?
Trombetas Airport has one runway. The longest, 9/27, measures 5,249 ft (1600 m) with a ASP surface.