# Senador Petrônio Portela Airport (THE)

> Teresina, BR · IATA: THE · ICAO: SBTE · Medium Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `THE` |
| ICAO | `SBTE` |
| City | Teresina |
| Country | BR |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 67 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | -5.06025, -42.82371 |

## Description

Piauí's economy – grain from the expanding Matopiba farm frontier, regional industry and public administration in the capital – funnels much of its air logistics through Senador Petrônio Portela Airport (THE, ICAO SBTE) in Teresina. Unlike many medium fields, THE runs a dedicated cargo terminal (TECA) handling both belly freight from scheduled flights and shipments on freighter aircraft. Typical traffic is express parcels, part-load cargo, industrial inputs and time-sensitive, higher-value goods. Frequent links to Brazil's main hubs connect the state to the country's economic centres, with customs cleared under Receita Federal rules. Road feeders tie the terminal to Teresina and the wider Piauí interior. For forwarders, THE is a dependable regional cargo station with a real, if domestically focused, freight role.

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