Porto Nacional Airport (SDPE)
Medium airport · Porto Nacional, Tocantins, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Porto Nacional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBPN |
| IATA | PNB |
| Elevation | 870 ft (265 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 10°43'10" W 48°23'59" -10.71940, -48.39970 |
| Location | Porto Nacional, Tocantins, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/23 | 5,577 ft (1700 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Porto Nacional Airport at a glance
Porto Nacional Airport is a medium airport in Porto Nacional, Tocantins, Brazil, known to airline systems as PNB. The field elevation of 870 ft (265 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SDPE 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, 5/23, offers 5,577 ft (1700 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 5 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SDPE 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 Porto Nacional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Airport | SBPJ | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Conceição do Araguaia Airport | SBAA | 282 km (152 NM) |
| Minaçu Airport | SWIQ | 315 km (170 NM) |
| Araguaína Airport | SWGN | 389 km (210 NM) |
| Brig. Lysias Augusto Rodrigues Airport | SBCI | 392 km (212 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Porto Nacional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 870 ft field elevation of Porto Nacional 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 Porto Nacional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Porto Nacional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Porto Nacional Airport is SBPN, and its IATA code is PNB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Porto Nacional Airport above sea level?
Porto Nacional Airport sits at an elevation of 870 feet (265 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Porto Nacional Airport located?
The airport lies at -10.7194, -48.3997 — in Porto Nacional, Tocantins, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Airport, about 48 km away.
Does SDPE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SDPE 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 Porto Nacional Airport?
Porto Nacional Airport has one runway. The longest, 5/23, measures 5,577 ft (1700 m) with a ASP surface.