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SBNT
Natal Air Force Base · Natal
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
171 ft / 52 m
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.70 MHz (NATAL TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
16L/34R · 8,530 ft · AsphaltUNLIT12/30 · 5,987 ft · AsphaltUNLIT16R/34L · 5,905 ft · AsphaltUNLITFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Natal Air Force Base (SBNT), located in Natal, Brazil. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 171 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 7,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Natal Air Force Base
ICAO / IATA
SBNT / —
Municipality
Natal
Country
Region
BR-RN — Rio Grande do Norte
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Elevation
171 ft
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Runway 16L / 34R
UNLIT
Runway Length: 8,530 ft / 2,600 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 141° / 321°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 141° / 321°
RWY 16L (141°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 34R (321°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 12 / 30
UNLIT
Runway Length: 5,987 ft / 1,825 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 99° / 279°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 99° / 279°
RWY 12 (99°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30 (279°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 16R / 34L
UNLIT
Runway Length: 5,905 ft / 1,800 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 141° / 321°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 141° / 321°
RWY 16R (141°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 34L (321°)
No ILS / Visual Only
APP NATAL APP
119.30 MHz
ATIS NATAL ATIS
132.65 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
OPS NATAL OPS
122.50 MHz
TWR NATAL TWR
118.70 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026