THE
Senador Petrônio Portela Airport
Teresina · BrazilICAO SBTE
Senador Petrônio Portela Airport (THE) is an airport serving Teresina, Brazil, located in the Southern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 5° 3' 35.8" S, 42° 49' 24.6" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 219 feet (67 meters) above sea level. With 7 direct destinations served by 5 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Fortaleza (GMT-3).
Destinations
7
Airlines
5
Elevation ft
219/ 67m
America/Fortaleza
GMT-3
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Airport Details
IATA Code
THE
ICAO Code
SBTE
City
Teresina
Country
Brazil
Elevation
219 ft
Local Time
02:39 PM (GMT-3)
Coordinates
Latitude:-5.0599°
Longitude:-42.8235°
Popular Routes from THE
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOR | Fortaleza, Brazil | 309 mi | 1h 5m | short-haul | 127 kg | View |
| BSB | Brasilia, Brazil | 820 mi | 2h 3m | short-haul | 336 kg | View |
| GRU | Sao Paulo, Brazil | 1,287 mi | 3h 6m | medium-haul | 323 kg | View |
| PHB | Parnaiba, Brazil | 167 mi | 0h 49m | short-haul | 68 kg | View |
| REC | Recife, Brazil | 582 mi | 1h 36m | short-haul | 239 kg | View |
| SLZ | Sao Luis, Brazil | 196 mi | 0h 52m | short-haul | 80 kg | View |
| VCP | Campinas, Brazil | 1,267 mi | 3h 4m | medium-haul | 318 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at THE
5 active airlines serving Senador Petrônio Portela Airport.
Azul
ADBrazil
City Connexion Airlines
G3Burundi
Gol Transportes Aéreos
G3Brazil
Sky Express
G3Greece
TAM Brazilian Airlines
JJBrazil
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Senador Petrônio Portela Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefeito Doutor João Silva Filho Airport | PHB | Parnaiba | Brazil | 268 km |
| Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport | SLZ | Sao Luis | Brazil | 315 km |
| Prefeito Renato Moreira Airport | IMP | Imperatriz | Brazil | 517 km |
| Pinto Martins International Airport | FOR | Fortaleza | Brazil | 497 km |
| Orlando Bezerra de Menezes Airport | JDO | Juazeiro Do Norte | Brazil | 460 km |
| Senador Nilo Coelho Airport | PNZ | Petrolina | Brazil | 537 km |
| Paulo Afonso Airport | PAV | Paulo Alfonso | Brazil | 697 km |
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Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 5° 3' 35.8" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 42° 49' 24.6" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -5.059940
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -42.823502
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Fortaleza
- UTC Offset
- GMT-3
- Current Local Time
- 02:39 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 219 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 67 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Senador Petrônio Portela Airport?
The IATA code for Senador Petrônio Portela Airport is THE, and its ICAO code is SBTE. The airport is located in Teresina, Brazil.
How many destinations can you fly to from THE?
There are 7 direct destinations available from Senador Petrônio Portela Airport (THE) in Teresina, Brazil.
What airlines fly from THE?
There are 5 airlines operating from THE, including Azul, City Connexion Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos, Sky Express, TAM Brazilian Airlines.
What timezone is Senador Petrônio Portela Airport in?
Senador Petrônio Portela Airport is in the America/Fortaleza timezone (GMT-3). The airport is located in the Southern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Senador Petrônio Portela Airport?
Senador Petrônio Portela Airport sits at an elevation of 219 feet (67 meters) above sea level.
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