São Tomé International Airport is a large airport serving São Tomé, São Tomé & Príncipe. Its IATA code is TMS and its ICAO code is FPST. The airport lies at an elevation of 33 ft (10 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 11/29, 7,283 ft (2,220 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Sao_Tome time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- TMS
- ICAO code
- FPST
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 33 ft (10 m)
- Coordinates
- 0.3782, 6.7122
- Time zone
- Africa/Sao_Tome
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 7,283 ft · 2,220 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to São Tomé International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| PCP Principe Airport | São Tomé & Príncipe, São Tomé & Príncipe | 162 km · 101 mi |
| NBN Annobón Airport | San Antonio de Palé, Equatorial Guinea | 233 km · 145 mi |
| POG Port Gentil International Airport | Port Gentil, Gabon | 257 km · 160 mi |
| OCS Corisco International Airport | Corisco Island, Equatorial Guinea | 297 km · 185 mi |
| LBV Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport | Libreville, Gabon | 300 km · 186 mi |
| BSG Bata International Airport | Bata, Equatorial Guinea | 384 km · 239 mi |
| SSG Malabo International Airport | Malabo, Equatorial Guinea | 436 km · 271 mi |
| PHG Port Harcourt City Airport / Port Harcourt Air Force Base | Port Harcourt, Nigeria | 498 km · 309 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from TMS. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB Johannesburg | 3,745 | 2,327 | 2,022 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 5,058 | 3,143 | 2,731 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 5,422 | 3,369 | 2,928 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 5,523 | 3,432 | 2,982 | View route |
| LHR London | 5,721 | 3,555 | 3,089 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 5,906 | 3,670 | 3,189 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 6,318 | 3,926 | 3,412 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 8,079 | 5,020 | 4,363 | View route |
| JFK New York | 9,179 | 5,704 | 4,956 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 10,090 | 6,270 | 5,448 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 10,816 | 6,721 | 5,840 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 11,646 | 7,236 | 6,288 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,657 | 7,243 | 6,294 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 13,151 | 8,171 | 7,101 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 13,732 | 8,532 | 7,414 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,761 | 9,172 | 7,970 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | TWR | 118.900 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of São Tomé International Airport?
The IATA code of São Tomé International Airport is TMS and its ICAO code is FPST.
Where is São Tomé International Airport located?
São Tomé International Airport is in São Tomé, Água Grande District, São Tomé & Príncipe, at 0.3782, 6.7122.
What time zone is São Tomé International Airport in?
São Tomé International Airport uses the IANA time zone Africa/Sao_Tome. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at São Tomé International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 11/29, 7,283 ft (2,220 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to São Tomé International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Principe Airport (PCP), about 162 km (101 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.