Natal International Airport (NAT Airport) is located in the heart of Brazil’s Sao Goncalo do Amarante. Operated by Consortium Inframerica, this airport serves Natal and other surrounding areas. It is also called Greater Natal International Airport.
Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport (NAT Airport) was planned way back in 2007 as an intermodal airport. This is the first airport in the country that is being operated by a private company. It started operations in 2014.
GeneraI Information about Natal Airport
The following table is an overview of NAT Airport indicated below:
Airport | Natal International Airport |
Airport Type | Public |
Operator | Inframérica (2011–2023)Zurich Airport Brasil (2023–present) |
Built In (Year) | 31 May 2014 |
Serves | Natal |
Hubs for | Itapemirim Transportes Aéreos |
Natal Airport Code | NAT |
Natal Airport Terminals | One Terminal |
Natal International Airport Runway | 1 |
Natal International Airport Coordinates | 05°46′08″S 035°21′59″W |
Natal Airport Address | Av. Dr. Ruy Pereira dos Santos, 3100 – Aeroporto, São Gonçalo do Amarante – RN, 59290-000, Brazil |
Contact Number | 55 84 3343-6060 |
Website | www.natal.aero/br |
Elevation | 83 m / 272 ft |
Natal Airport Code
Natal Airport code is NAT. This three-letter IATA code is based on the Natal area (Brazil) that the airport serves. Its elevation above sea level is 83 meters.
IATA CODE | NAT |
ICAO CODE | SBSG |
FAA CODE | — |
WORLD AREA CODE | 316 |
COUNTRY CODE | BRA |
ZIP CODE | RN 59290-000 |
IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | NAT |
Natal Airport Map
The Natal Airport location map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
Natal International Airport Runway
Natal International Airport (NAT) is serviced by a single asphalt runway: 12/30.
Name | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
12-30 | 9,843 ft | 197 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
It handles 17,854 aircraft operations annually.
Natal Airport Terminal
The Natal International Airport, also known as Gov. Aluízio Alves International Airport. Greater Natal International Airport (NAT) has only one terminal. It is a modern and well-equipped terminal that handles both domestic and international flights.
The terminal has a wide variety of services and amenities, including:
- ATMs and banks
- Duty-free shops
- Food and beverage outlets
- Retail stores
- Medical center
- Business center
- Free Wi-Fi
- Passenger assistance services
Nearest Airports to Natal International Airport (NAT)
Some of the closest airports to NAT Airport are:
- Augusto Severo Airport : 22 km
- Currais Novos Airport : 141 km
- Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport : 161 km
- Presidente Joao Suassuna International Airport : 177 km
- Dix-Sept Rosado Airport : 229 km
Major Passenger Airlines Operating from Natal Airport
The following airlines operate from Natal Airport:
- Azul Brazilian Airlines
- Gol Transportes Aereos
- LATAM Brasil
- TAP Air Portugal