São Gonçalo do Amarante - Governador Aluizio Alves (SBSG/NAT) — Natal, Brazil
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- JET A-1, AVGAS
- Tower
- 118.2
- Runways
- 12/30
- Community check
- 207 days ago
- Elevation
- 273 ft
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Section Breakdown
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: SBSG
- Name: São Gonçalo do Amarante - Governador Aluizio Alves
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: -5.769804
- Longitude: -35.366577
- Elevation: 273 ft
- Country: Brazil
- Municipality: Natal
- IATA Code: NAT
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: SBRE
- Timezone: America/Fortaleza
- Distance from City: 26.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 12/30
- Designation: 12/30
- Dimensions: 9843 X 197
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: 570/F/C/X/T
- Lighting: Medium edge, CL, THR, ALSF-I, REIL
- NAVAIDs: ILS/DME ISG RWY 12 (109.7 - GP UNSERVICEABLE to Dec 2026), VOR/DME SGA (115.9), NDB NTL (400 kHz)
- Approach Types: ILS Y/Z RWY 12 (GP INOP), VOR, LOC Z, RNP
- Remarks: RWY 12/30: 3,000m x 60m (widest in Brazil!). Fire CAT 7. B747 removal capability. ILS GP INOP to Dec 2026.
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.200 MHz
- Ground: 121.700 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: 121.000 MHz
- ATIS: 127.600 MHz
Operation Hours
São Gonçalo do Amarante - Governador Aluizio Alves operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- Remarks: H24 (API INTL default H24)
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +55 (84) 3343-6060
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.natal.aero
- Remarks: Operator: Zurich Airport Brasil (since Feb 2024, replaced Inframerica). Ops: +55 (84) 3343-6090 / +55 (84) 3343-6482. Email: [email protected].
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Not recorded
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: GA requires 24h prior authorization via Centro de Coordenacao Aeroportuaria.
Customs
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: International airport per ROTAER (DECEA)
Fees
- Landing Fee: BRL 18 per 1,000 kg MTOW
- Parking Fee: BRL 9 per 1,000 kg per hour
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: BRL
- Remarks: Standard airport fees apply at SBSG.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-03-23
- Remarks: OPR SHELL e PETROBRÁS
- Fuel Type: AVGAS
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-03-23
- Remarks: OPR SHELL e PETROBRÁS
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes Source: AIP Brasil AD 1.3 and AD 2 (DECEA), AMDT 20/2026, 2026-10-01
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: H24 operations. International, port of entry. Fire CAT 7. ILS GP RWY 12 UNSERVICEABLE until Dec 2026 (LOC only). Runway 3,000m x 60m. GA requires 24h prior authorization. No gliders/ultralights/aerobatics. Max RCD 4E. Operator: Zurich Airport Brasil.
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Brazil Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: No
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: Notification only (no advance time specified for overflight-only; 24 hours recommended)
- Landing Lead Time: 24 hours (AVANAC for multi-airport); Part 135 charter: allow 5+ business days
Private/GA flights need ANAC authorization and DECEA flight plan approval. Recommend 5 days lead time.
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Airport History
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at SBSG?
- The tower frequency at São Gonçalo do Amarante - Governador Aluizio Alves is 118.2 MHz.
- What fuel is available at SBSG?
- São Gonçalo do Amarante - Governador Aluizio Alves offers JET A-1, AVGAS.
- Does SBSG require landing permits?
- It depends on the flight. Private/GA flights need ANAC authorization and DECEA flight plan approval. Recommend 5 days lead time. Permit details for Brazil
- Does SBSG require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at São Gonçalo do Amarante - Governador Aluizio Alves.
- Where is SBSG located?
- São Gonçalo do Amarante - Governador Aluizio Alves (SBSG) is located in Natal, Brazil.
- What is the IATA code for SBSG?
- The IATA code for São Gonçalo do Amarante - Governador Aluizio Alves is NAT.
- Does SBSG have an ILS approach?
- Yes, São Gonçalo do Amarante - Governador Aluizio Alves has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 12/30.
- Is SBSG a port of entry?
- Yes. International flights can clear customs and immigration at São Gonçalo do Amarante - Governador Aluizio Alves. Source: AIP Brasil AD 1.3 and AD 2 (DECEA), AMDT 20/2026, 2026-10-01.