Natal Air Force Base

SBNT

Natal, BR

Last Updated
Nov 4, 10:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
10:00Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
11kt
110°
10+ km
Visibility
2,100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBNT 041000Z 11011KT 9999 BKN021 FEW025TCU BKN070 27/22 Q1014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 171ft
BKN 2,100ft AGL
FEW 2,500ft AGL (TCU)
BKN 7,000ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,100ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,271ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (TCU)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,671ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
7,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,171ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SBNT 040300Z 0406/0418 16015KT 9999 SCT025 TN24/0406Z TX31/0416Z RMK PHD
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:08Z BASE
+0h
VFR 160° 15kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BNT
12 ✈️
30
16L ✈️
34R
16R ✈️
34L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
5,987 ft 148 ft ASP 99°
↑ 10.8kt ↔ 1.9kt
10° angle
✈️ 16L/34R
Active: 16L
8,530 ft 148 ft ASP 141°
↑ 7.1kt ↔ 8.4kt
50° angle
✈️ 16R/34L
Active: 16R
5,905 ft 148 ft ASP 141°
↑ 7.1kt ↔ 8.4kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Natal Air Force Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBNT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 171 ft MSL

Location

City: Natal
Country: BR
Latitude: -5.911420°
Longitude: -35.247700°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT2

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 5,987 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16L/34R
Length: 8,530 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16R/34L
Length: 5,905 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Natal Air Force Base

Natal Air Force Base (SBNT) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Natal, BR. The facility operates at an elevation of 171 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 3 runways (12/30, 16L/34R, 16R/34L) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.