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Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport

IATA NATICAO SBSGLocal RN0001🇧🇷 Natal
Coordinates
5.7698°S, 35.3666°W
Elevation
273 ft (83 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
BR-RN
Time zone
Fortaleza(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
20.3° W

Daylight today(Jul 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:11
Sunrise
05:33
Sunset
17:22
Civil dusk
17:44

About 11h 49m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport

Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport

Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport is an international airport serving Natal, located in the municipality of São Gonçalo do Amarante, in the state of Rio Grande do Norte.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
12 / 309,843 ft / 3,000 m197 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ATIS127.600 MHz
ILS109.700 MHz
TWR118.200 MHz

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (10)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA-NATALClass CControlledFL035FL195
CTR-NATALClass DCTRGNDFL035

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Brazil airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport?

The ICAO code for Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport is SBSG, and its IATA code is NAT.

Where is Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport located?

Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport is large airport located in Natal, Brazil, at an elevation of 273 ft (83 m).

How many runways does Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport have?

Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 9,843 ft / 3,000 m.

Which airlines fly to Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport include Azul, City Connexion Airlines, Oceanair, TAM Brazilian Airlines, TAP Portugal (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport?

Historical data lists 10 nonstop destinations from Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport in?

Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport is in the America/Fortaleza time zone (UTC-03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport is approximately 20.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport?

The nearest airport to Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport is Ceará Mirim Airport (SNOG), about 7.1 nm to the nnw, followed by Stratus Ale Airport and Natal Air Force Base.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.