Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport is a large airport serving Natal, Brazil. Its IATA code is NAT and its ICAO code is SBSG. The airport lies at an elevation of 273 ft (83 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 12/30, 9,843 ft (3,000 m) long. Local time follows the America/Fortaleza time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- NAT
- ICAO code
- SBSG
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 273 ft (83 m)
- Coordinates
- -5.7698, -35.3666
- Time zone
- America/Fortaleza
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 9,843 ft · 3,000 m | 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| JPA Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport | João Pessoa, Brazil | 160 km · 99 mi |
| CPV Presidente João Suassuna Airport | Campina Grande, Brazil | 177 km · 110 mi |
| MVF Dix-Sept Rosado Airport | Mossoró, Brazil | 230 km · 143 mi |
| REC Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport | Recife, Brazil | 267 km · 166 mi |
| CAU Caruaru Airport | Caruaru, Brazil | 288 km · 179 mi |
| CJZ Pedro Vieira Moreira Airport | Cajazeiras, Brazil | 380 km · 236 mi |
| FEN Fernando de Noronha Airport | Fernando de Noronha, Brazil | 390 km · 242 mi |
| SET Santa Magalhães Airport | Serra Talhada, Brazil | 415 km · 258 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from NAT. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRU São Paulo | 2,296 | 1,426 | 1,240 | View route |
| JFK New York | 6,478 | 4,025 | 3,498 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 6,766 | 4,204 | 3,654 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 7,096 | 4,409 | 3,832 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,112 | 4,419 | 3,840 | View route |
| LHR London | 7,178 | 4,460 | 3,876 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,501 | 4,661 | 4,050 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 7,509 | 4,666 | 4,055 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,330 | 5,176 | 4,498 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 9,728 | 6,045 | 5,253 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 10,355 | 6,434 | 5,591 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 12,504 | 7,770 | 6,752 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 15,284 | 9,497 | 8,253 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 15,480 | 9,619 | 8,358 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,546 | 9,660 | 8,394 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 16,667 | 10,356 | 8,999 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ATIS | 127.600 | |
| ILS | 109.700 | |
| TWR | 118.200 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport?
The IATA code of Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport is NAT and its ICAO code is SBSG.
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 in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, at -5.7698, -35.3666.
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 uses the IANA time zone America/Fortaleza. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 12/30, 9,843 ft (3,000 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA), about 160 km (99 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.