Senador Petrônio Portela Airport (SBTE)
Medium airport · Teresina, Piauí, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Senador Petrônio Portela Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBTE |
| IATA | THE |
| Elevation | 219 ft (67 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 5°3'37" W 42°49'25" -5.06025, -42.82371 |
| Location | Teresina, Piauí, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/20 | 7,218 ft (2200 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Senador Petrônio Portela Airport at a glance
Senador Petrônio Portela Airport is a medium airport in Teresina, Piauí, Brazil, known to airline systems as THE. The field elevation of 219 ft (67 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBTE 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, 2/20, offers 7,218 ft (2200 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 2 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SBTE 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 Senador Petrônio Portela Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parnaíba - Prefeito Doutor João Silva Filho International Airport | SBPB | 270 km (146 NM) |
| Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport | SBSL | 317 km (171 NM) |
| Dr. Luciano de Arruda Coelho Regional Airport | SN6L | 329 km (178 NM) |
| Comandante Ariston Pessoa Airport | SBJE | 364 km (197 NM) |
| Quixadá Airport | SNQX | 425 km (230 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Senador Petrônio Portela Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 219 ft field elevation of Senador Petrônio Portela 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 Senador Petrônio Portela Airport
What is the ICAO code of Senador Petrônio Portela Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Senador Petrônio Portela Airport is SBTE, and its IATA code is THE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Senador Petrônio Portela Airport above sea level?
Senador Petrônio Portela Airport sits at an elevation of 219 feet (67 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Senador Petrônio Portela Airport located?
The airport lies at -5.0602, -42.8237 — in Teresina, Piauí, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Parnaíba - Prefeito Doutor João Silva Filho International Airport, about 270 km away.
Does SBTE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBTE 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 Senador Petrônio Portela Airport?
Senador Petrônio Portela Airport has one runway. The longest, 2/20, measures 7,218 ft (2200 m) with a ASP surface.