Tiriós Airport (SBTS)
Medium airport · Aldeia Tiriós, Pará, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Tiriós Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBTS |
| Elevation | 1,127 ft (344 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 2°13'28" W 55°56'41" 2.22454, -55.94471 |
| Location | Aldeia Tiriós, Pará, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | 115 ft | ASP | No |
Tiriós Airport at a glance
Tiriós Airport is a medium airport in Aldeia Tiriós, Pará, Brazil. The field elevation of 1,127 ft (344 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBTS 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, 10/28, offers 6,562 ft (2000 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SBTS 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 Tiriós Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Maripasoula Airport | SOOA | 265 km (143 NM) |
| Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport | SMJP | 369 km (199 NM) |
| Trombetas Airport | SBTB | 416 km (225 NM) |
| Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni Airport | SOOM | 420 km (227 NM) |
| Lethem Airport | SYLT | 446 km (241 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tiriós Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,127 ft field elevation of Tiriós 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 Tiriós Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tiriós Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tiriós Airport is SBTS, 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 Tiriós Airport above sea level?
Tiriós Airport sits at an elevation of 1,127 feet (344 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tiriós Airport located?
The airport lies at 2.2245, -55.9447 — in Aldeia Tiriós, Pará, Brazil, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Maripasoula Airport, about 265 km away.
Does SBTS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBTS 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 Tiriós Airport?
Tiriós Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a ASP surface.