Natal Air Force Base

SBNT

Natal, BR

Last Updated
Nov 4, 05:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
05:00Z
🌅 Dawn
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
9kt
110°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBNT 040500Z 11009KT 9999 SCT018 25/22 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 171ft
SCT 1,800ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,800ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,971ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF SBNT 040300Z 0406/0418 16015KT 9999 SCT025 TN24/0406Z TX31/0416Z RMK PHD
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:29Z 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°
↑ 8.9kt ↔ 1.6kt
10° angle
✈️ 16L/34R
Active: 16L
8,530 ft 148 ft ASP 141°
↑ 5.8kt ↔ 6.9kt
50° angle
✈️ 16R/34L
Active: 16R
5,905 ft 148 ft ASP 141°
↑ 5.8kt ↔ 6.9kt
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.