Sao Tome Intl (FPST/TMS) — Sao Tome, Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome Intl (FPST/TMS) serves Sao Tome, Sao Tome and Principe. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (11/29). Field elevation is 33 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: FPST
- Name: Sao Tome Intl
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 0.378175
- Longitude: 6.71215
- Elevation: 33 ft
- Country: Sao Tome and Principe
- Municipality: Sao Tome
- IATA Code: TMS
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: FCCC
- Timezone: Africa/Sao_Tome
- Distance from City: 5.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 11/29
- Designation: 11/29
- Dimensions: 7283 X 148
- Surface: N/A
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: MIRL, ALS RWY 11/29
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME (STM 117.30), NDB (SP 330)
- Approach Types: VOR/DME, NDB
- Remarks: Rwy 11 elev 39ft, Rwy 29 elev 16ft. Displaced threshold 200ft both ends. Mag var 1.5W (2026). Fire Cat 5. Mag hdg 104/284. Lighting operational status should be verified on-site.
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.900 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 119.000 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 127.500 MHz
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Mon-Sun 07:00-16:00 UTC (UTC+0). Overtime available with 2h prior notice. Fire Category 5. Weekend operations confirmed — STP Airways operates Saturday international (LIS) and Saturday/Sunday domestic (PCP) flights.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +239 2221878
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +239 2221878
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: http://www.enasa.st
- Remarks: ENASA (airport operator). Email: [email protected]. Nav fee collector: ASECNA. Ground handling: Jetwhite Services LDA.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: +239 2221878
- Remarks: PPR required. Landing permit required for all flights — apply via INAC São Tomé. Overflight permit also required (valid +72h from departure).
Customs
- Open: 07:00
- Close: 16:00
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Customs available during airport operating hours (07:00-16:00 UTC, Mon-Fri). Overtime may be arranged with advance notice. Yellow fever vaccination certificate required from endemic areas.
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx STN 5,000/ton
- Parking Fee: STN 2,500/ton per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: STN
- Remarks: ENASA fees. Ground handling mandatory via Jetwhite Services LDA.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-04
- Remarks: Limited supply — island logistics. Pre-arrange for large uplifts. Supplier: Just Aviation (contact: [email protected], +971 4 5855 689). Meets DEF STAN 91-91 / ASTM D1655.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International airport of entry. GENDEC required per ICAO Annex 9 for all international flights. Visa on arrival available for many nationalities. Yellow fever vaccination required from endemic areas. Overflight and landing permits required — contact INAC São Tomé.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No formal curfew. Operations limited to published hours (07:00-16:00 UTC) unless overtime arranged.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of FPST?
- Sao Tome Intl operates from 07:00 to 16:00.
- What is the tower frequency at FPST?
- The tower frequency at Sao Tome Intl is 118.9 MHz.
- What fuel is available at FPST?
- Sao Tome Intl offers JET A-1.
- Is customs available at FPST?
- Yes, customs at Sao Tome Intl is available from 07:00 to 16:00.
- Does FPST require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Sao Tome Intl.
- Where is FPST located?
- Sao Tome Intl (FPST) is located in Sao Tome, Sao Tome and Principe.
- What is the IATA code for FPST?
- The IATA code for Sao Tome Intl is TMS.
- How long is the runway at FPST?
- The main runway at Sao Tome Intl (11/29) measures 7283 X 148.
- Is FPST a port of entry?
- Yes, Sao Tome Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.