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| Teresina Airport | |
|---|---|
| Name | Teresina Airport |
| Nativename | Aeroporto de Teresina |
| Iata | THE |
| Icao | SBTE |
| Type | Public |
| Operator | EPTA/Infraero/ANAC |
| City-served | Teresina, Piauí |
| Location | São Cristóvão, Teresina |
| Elevation-f | 236 |
| Elevation-m | 72 |
| Coordinates | 05°05′58″S 42°48′43″W |
| Runway1 number | 03/21 |
| Runway1 length-f | 8,202 |
| Runway1 length-m | 2,500 |
| Runway1 surface | Asphalt |
Teresina Airport is an international airport serving Teresina, the capital of Piauí, Brazil. Located in the São Cristóvão neighborhood, the airport connects the state to major Brazilian hubs and regional destinations. Operated under federal aviation oversight, it supports scheduled passenger services, cargo operations, and general aviation.
The facility originated from aviation initiatives during the mid-20th century tied to regional development programs influenced by national transportation policies and infrastructure plans. Over decades, the airport experienced incremental upgrades associated with federal agencies including Infraero and regulatory oversight by ANAC. Expansion and modernization phases corresponded with events such as national economic shifts, state-level investment plans by the Government of Piauí and urban growth in Teresina (municipality). Strategic links to other Brazilian transport nodes like Presidente Prudente Airport, Pinto Martins–Fortaleza International Airport, Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport, and Salvador–Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport shaped route development. During renovation campaigns, coordination involved contractors known regionally and municipal authorities from São Cristóvão, Teresina and state secretariats. Historical milestones referenced federal programs such as national airport system integration proposals and periods when carriers like Varig, LATAM Brasil, Gol Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, and Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras adjusted services. The airport’s timeline also intersected with broader Brazilian initiatives including investments tied to events like the 2014 FIFA World Cup and infrastructure stimulus measures.
The terminal comprises passenger processing areas, baggage handling, security checkpoints, and VIP lounges that interface with airline operations from carriers including LATAM Brasil (subsidiary brands), Gol Transportes Aéreos (subsidiary brands), and Azul Conecta. Air traffic services coordinate with regional centers and use equipment compliant with standards from Departamento de Controle do Espaço Aéreo and international frameworks employed by ICAO. Ground support includes apron stands compatible with narrow-body types such as the Airbus A320 family and Boeing 737 Next Generation, as well as general aviation parking. Fire and rescue services follow categories aligned with civil aviation norms and are staffed with personnel trained under civil aviation training organizations and local institutions. Cargo facilities accommodate freight operators and integrate with road freight corridors linking to BR-343, BR-316, and regional logistic hubs in Parnaíba and Floriano, Piauí. Passenger amenities include concessions operated by national retailers and foodservice brands alongside car rental counters from multinational firms present in Brazilian airports.
Scheduled operators serving the airport have included national and regional carriers such as LATAM Brasil, Gol Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras, and regional affiliates providing connections to airports including Brasília International Airport, São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport, Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport, Fortaleza–Pinto Martins International Airport, Salvador–Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport, and Belém–Val de Cans International Airport. Seasonal charter services and air taxi operators have linked to destinations across the Northeast and North regions, coordinating with flight operators registered with the National Civil Aviation Agency (Brazil), and regional tourism stakeholders.
Passenger throughput has varied with economic cycles, showing growth phases aligned with tourism trends, business travel linked to state development projects, and airline network adjustments. Aircraft movements reflect a mix of scheduled flights, general aviation, and cargo operations. Comparative metrics position the airport within classifications used by national statistics agencies and industry reports that benchmark passenger numbers, seat capacity, load factors, and on‑time performance relative to other Brazilian airports such as Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport and João Suassuna Airport. Freight tonnage is influenced by regional agricultural shipments and time-sensitive cargo routed through larger distribution centers.
Road access is primarily via municipal arteries connecting to state highways BR-343 and BR-316, with taxi services, app-based ride-hailing operators, and intercity bus links to terminals serving Teresina and neighboring municipalities. Car rental agencies operate on-site or nearby, and parking facilities serve short- and long-term stays. Ground modal integration connects passengers to urban transit services operated by municipal transport authorities and private coach operators linking to cities like Corrente, Piauí, Picos, Piauí, Parnaíba, and Bom Jesus, Piauí.
The airport’s safety record includes routine incident investigations carried out by the Aeronautical Accidents Investigation and Prevention Center (CENIPA), with occasional events typical of regional airports—runway excursions, bird strikes, and minor operational occurrences involving regional turboprops and commuter aircraft operated by carriers historically active in the region. Major historical incidents have been subject to formal inquiries and reporting under Brazilian civil aviation protocols involving agencies such as ANAC and CENIPA.
Planned improvements have been part of state and federal proposals to upgrade terminal capacity, airfield pavement, apron expansion, and navigational aids consistent with modernization programs promoted by entities like Infraero and municipal development plans of Teresina (municipality). Proposals often reference integration with regional economic corridors, tourism promotion initiatives by the Piauí State Secretariat for Tourism, and infrastructure financing mechanisms involving federal investment programs. Long-term concepts include expanded route development with carriers such as LATAM, Gol, and Azul, enhanced cargo handling to support agribusiness stakeholders in Piauí and connectivity projects coordinated with national transport policy frameworks.
Category:Airports in Piauí Category:Buildings and structures in Teresina Category:Transport in Teresina