Natal Airport (NAT)

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Country Brazil | Continent South America | IATA: NAT | ICAO: SBSG | Elevation 272 ft · 83 m | Local time

Destinations
15
Flights / day
26
Busiest route
São Paulo
Top airline
Azul

Natal Governador Aluízio Alves Airport averages 26 flights per day to 15 destinations, with 12 domestic routes and two international routes. A total of five airlines operate at NAT, led by Azul. This airport provides direct service to three countries across three continents, with Argentina representing its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Natal Governador Aluízio Alves connects to Lisbon, with a typical flight time of 7 hr 40 mins. Updated: February 16, 2026

Route Network

Natal Governador Aluízio Alves Airport connects 14 destinations worldwide, with São Paulo standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Lisbon, and the shortest flight is to Maceió.

São Paulo (GRU) – Brazil
3 airlines
4 hr 5 mins
1,427 mi · 2,296 km
8
per day
Brasília (BSB) – Brazil
2 airlines
3 hr 30 mins
1,100 mi · 1,770 km
3
per day
Rio de Janeiro (GIG) – Brazil
1 airline
3 hr 50 mins
1,289 mi · 2,075 km
3
per day
Belo Horizonte (CNF) – Brazil
1 airline
3 hr 30 mins
1,118 mi · 1,800 km
2
per day
Buenos Aires (EZE) – Argentina
2 airlines
6 hr 5 mins
2,492 mi · 4,010 km
1
per day
Campinas (VCP) – Brazil
1 airline
4 hr 5 mins
1,426 mi · 2,294 km
1
per day
Fortaleza (FOR) – Brazil
1 airline
1 hr 45 mins
257 mi · 414 km
1
per day
Lisbon (LIS) – Portugal
1 airline
7 hr 40 mins
3,506 mi · 5,643 km
1
per day
Salvador (SSA) – Brazil
1 airline
2 hr 15 mins
533 mi · 857 km
1
per day
Maceió (MCZ) – Brazil
1 airline
1 hr 35 mins
260 mi · 419 km
3
per week
Presidente Prudente (PPB) – Brazil
1 airline
NAT → PPB
2
per week
Ribeirão Preto (RAO) – Brazil
1 airline
4 hr 0 mins
1,348 mi · 2,169 km
2
per week
São José Do Rio Preto (SJP) – Brazil
1 airline
4 hr 5 mins
1,402 mi · 2,256 km
2
per week
Uberlândia (UDI) – Brazil
1 airline
3 hr 50 mins
1,253 mi · 2,016 km
2
per week

Route and destination data updated February 16, 2026.

Natal Governador Aluízio Alves Airport is served by five airlines, with Azul in the lead at 42% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 84% of routes. one carrier operates only one route each. A total of three airlines operate international routes, compared with four airlines serving domestic routes. TAP Air Portugal is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Lisbon with a flight time of 7 hrs 40 mins.

Azul (8 routes)
Gol (5 routes)
LATAM (3 routes)
TAP Air Portugal (2 routes)
JetSMART (1 routes)

Natal Governador Aluízio Alves Airport provides direct service to three countries across three continents. The route network is 86% domestic and 14% international. Argentina is the primary international destination.

Brazil - 22/day
Argentina - 1/day
Portugal - 1/day

Global Rankings

Destinations

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Flights & Scheduling

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Distance & Reach

Highlights long-haul reach and distance efficiency.

Runways

Runway Length Width Surface
9,859 ft 3,005 m 197 ft 60 m Asphalt
9,859 ft 3,005 m 197 ft 60 m Asphalt

Runway Length

25 aircraft cannot operate at Natal Governador Aluízio Alves Airport due to runway length constraints. The airport’s longest runway is 9,859 ft (3,005 m), which is below the typical takeoff or landing distance required by the aircraft listed here.

Aircraft Takeoff Landing
Airbus A380 Cargo 9,875 ft 3,010 m 6,594 ft 2,010 m
Boeing YAL-1 9,902 ft 3,018 m 7,546 ft 2,300 m
Aero Spacelines Super Guppy 10,000 ft 3,048 m 6,998 ft 2,133 m
Douglas DC-8 10,000 ft 3,048 m 6,499 ft 1,981 m
Boeing 707 10,000 ft 3,048 m 6,201 ft 1,890 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-73 10,007 ft 3,050 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72 10,007 ft 3,050 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
Airbus A340 Private Jet 10,256 ft 3,126 m 8,999 ft 2,743 m
McDonnell Douglas MD-11 10,299 ft 3,139 m 6,949 ft 2,118 m
Airbus A340-600 10,302 ft 3,140 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
Boeing BBJ 787-9 10,397 ft 3,169 m 5,699 ft 1,737 m
VC-25A Air Force One 10,466 ft 3,190 m 7,999 ft 2,438 m
Boeing 747-8 10,466 ft 3,190 m 8,793 ft 2,680 m
Airbus A340-500 10,499 ft 3,200 m 6,299 ft 1,920 m
Boeing 747-200 10,499 ft 3,200 m 6,234 ft 1,900 m
Boeing 777-300 10,597 ft 3,230 m 5,906 ft 1,800 m
Boeing 747-100 10,650 ft 3,246 m 6,168 ft 1,880 m
Boeing 747-8 VIP / BBJ 10,801 ft 3,292 m 7,001 ft 2,134 m
Boeing 747-8 Freighter 10,801 ft 3,292 m 7,001 ft 2,134 m
Boeing 747-300 10,827 ft 3,300 m 6,919 ft 2,109 m
Boeing 747-400F 10,827 ft 3,300 m 6,890 ft 2,100 m
Boeing 747-400ER 10,892 ft 3,320 m 7,136 ft 2,175 m
Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde 11,250 ft 3,429 m 7,218 ft 2,200 m
Antonov An-225 Mriya 11,483 ft 3,500 m 10,827 ft 3,300 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 11,499 ft 3,505 m 5,909 ft 1,801 m

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