Senador Petrônio Portela Airport — Teresina, Brazil
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereSenador Petrônio Portela Airport in Teresina uses the IATA code THE, with SBTE as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from THE
Senador Petrônio Portela Airport
Senador Petrônio Portela Airport serves Teresina, the capital of Piauí state in northeastern Brazil. THE connects this inland city to major Brazilian hubs including São Paulo and Brasília, supporting both business travel and tourism to the region's striking natural attractions, such as the Sete Cidades National Park with its unusual rock formations. Teresina is known for being one of Brazil's hottest capital cities, and the airport serves as a critical link given the area's relative geographic isolation from coastal population centers. Named after a Brazilian senator, the facility has seen periodic upgrades to accommodate growing regional demand. THE remains an essential gateway connecting Piauí's economic and cultural activity to the rest of Brazil.
Runways at Senador Petrônio Portela Airport (THE)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/20 | 7218 ft (2200 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Senador Petrônio Portela Airport (THE)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | TERESINA APP | 119.6 MHz |
| ATIS | TERESINA ATIS | 127.8 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.8 MHz |
Airports near Senador Petrônio Portela Airport (THE)
- Parnaíba - Prefeito Doutor João Silva Filho International Airport (PHB) — 269.6 km (167.5 mi)
- Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) — 316.5 km (196.7 mi)
- Dr. Luciano de Arruda Coelho Regional Airport (JSO) — 329.2 km (204.6 mi)
- Comandante Ariston Pessoa Airport (JJD) — 363.6 km (225.9 mi)
- Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) — 496.7 km (308.6 mi)
- Prefeito Renato Moreira Airport (IMP) — 516.0 km (320.6 mi)
- Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ) — 539.1 km (335.0 mi)
- Aracati Dragão do Mar Regional Airport (ARX) — 558.7 km (347.2 mi)
Senador Petrônio Portela Airport (THE) serves Teresina, Piauí, connecting northeastern Brazil to São Paulo and Brasília while supporting tourism to the unique rock formations of Sete Cidades National Park.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Senador Petrônio Portela Airport?
The IATA code for Senador Petrônio Portela Airport is THE.
What is the ICAO code for Senador Petrônio Portela Airport?
The ICAO code for Senador Petrônio Portela Airport is SBTE. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.