Once a linchpin of Allied air power in the South Atlantic, wartime Natal — nicknamed the «Trampoline to Victory» — today hosts a military installation rather than a commercial freight gateway. The Base Aérea de Natal (SBNT) is operated by the Brazilian Air Force and is closed to scheduled passenger and cargo traffic. Since 2014 those services run from the newer São Gonçalo do Amarante International Airport (NAT/SBSG), roughly 30 kilometres to the west. Forwarders handling shipments for Rio Grande do Norte therefore plan via NAT or the Recife cargo station. For logistics professionals, SBNT is best understood as a historical landmark, not an operational airfreight node.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Natal Air Force Base located?▼

Natal Air Force Base is located in Natal, BR.

What is the ICAO code of Natal Air Force Base?▼

The ICAO code of Natal Air Force Base is SBNT. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of Natal Air Force Base?▼

Natal Air Force Base is at an elevation of 52 meters (171 ft) above sea level.

Location & Weather

-5.91142, -35.24770

52 m ü. NN

Transit time routes from Natal

Sao Paulo → Shanghai Sao Paulo → Shenzhen Sao Paulo → Guangzhou Sao Paulo → Hong Kong Sao Paulo → Tokyo Sao Paulo → Busan

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Last updated: 9 June 2026

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