List of airports in São Tomé and Príncipe
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This is a list of airport
s in São Tomé and Príncipe
, sorted by location.
| | São Tomé and Príncipe, officially the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, is a Portuguese-speaking island nation
in the Gulf of Guinea
, off the western equatorial coast of Africa. It consists of two islands: São Tomé
and Príncipe
, located about 140 kilometres (87 mi) apart and about 250 and 225 km (155.3 and 139.8 mi), respectively, off the northwestern coast of Gabon
. São Tomé and Príncipe are located between the islands of Annobón
and Bioko
, both part of Equatorial Guinea
. The nation is divided into seven districts
, six on São Tomé and one on Príncipe. Its capital
is the city of São Tomé
.
Airport
An airport is a location where aircraft such as fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and blimps take off and land. Aircraft may be stored or maintained at an airport...
s in São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe, officially the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, is a Portuguese-speaking island nation in the Gulf of Guinea, off the western equatorial coast of Central Africa. It consists of two islands: São Tomé and Príncipe, located about apart and about , respectively, off...
, sorted by location.
| | São Tomé and Príncipe, officially the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, is a Portuguese-speaking island nation
Island nation
An island country is a state whose primary territory consists of one or more islands or parts of islands. As of 2011, 47 of the 193 UN member states are island countries.-Politics:...
in the Gulf of Guinea
Gulf of Guinea
The Gulf of Guinea is the northeasternmost part of the tropical Atlantic Ocean between Cape Lopez in Gabon, north and west to Cape Palmas in Liberia. The intersection of the Equator and Prime Meridian is in the gulf....
, off the western equatorial coast of Africa. It consists of two islands: São Tomé
São Tomé Island
São Tomé Island, at , is the largest island of São Tomé and Príncipe and is home in 2009 to about 157,000 or 96% of the nation's population. This island and smaller nearby islets make up São Tomé Province, which is divided into six districts. The main island is located 2 km north of the...
and Príncipe
Príncipe
Príncipe is the northern and smaller of the two major islands of the country of São Tomé and Príncipe lying off the west coast of Africa. It has an area of 136 km² and a population of approximately 5,000. The island is a heavily eroded volcano over three million years old, surrounded by other...
, located about 140 kilometres (87 mi) apart and about 250 and 225 km (155.3 and 139.8 mi), respectively, off the northwestern coast of Gabon
Gabon
Gabon , officially the Gabonese Republic is a state in west central Africa sharing borders with Equatorial Guinea to the northwest, Cameroon to the north, and with the Republic of the Congo curving around the east and south. The Gulf of Guinea, an arm of the Atlantic Ocean is to the west...
. São Tomé and Príncipe are located between the islands of Annobón
Annobón
Annobón may refer to:* Annobón Province* Annobonese language* Annobon people...
and Bioko
Bioko
Bioko is an island 32 km off the west coast of Africa, specifically Cameroon, in the Gulf of Guinea. It is the northernmost part of Equatorial Guinea with a population of 124,000 and an area of . It is volcanic with its highest peak the Pico Basile at .-Geography:Bioko has a total area of...
, both part of Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea, officially the Republic of Equatorial Guinea where the capital Malabo is situated.Annobón is the southernmost island of Equatorial Guinea and is situated just south of the equator. Bioko island is the northernmost point of Equatorial Guinea. Between the two islands and to the...
. The nation is divided into seven districts
Districts of São Tomé and Príncipe
||São Tomé and Príncipe's two provinces are divided into seven administrative districts. Six are located on the main island of São Tomé while one covers the smaller island of Príncipe...
, six on São Tomé and one on Príncipe. Its capital
Capital City
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is the city of São Tomé
São Tomé
-Transport:São Tomé is served by São Tomé International Airport with regular flights to Europe and other African Countries.-Climate:São Tomé features a tropical wet and dry climate with a relatively lengthy wet season and a short dry season. The wet season runs from October through May while the...
.
Airports
City/town served | Province (Island) Provinces of São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomé and Príncipe is divided into 2 provinces:São Tomé – The province is made up of the equatorial Atlantic island of São Tomé and is home to an overwhelming majority of the nations citizens with an estimated population in 2004 of 133,600 out of the total 139,000.Príncipe – This province covers... |
ICAO ICAO airport code The ICAO airport code or location indicator is a four-character alphanumeric code designating each airport around the world. These codes are defined by the International Civil Aviation Organization, and published in ICAO Document 7910: Location Indicators.The ICAO codes are used by air traffic... |
IATA IATA airport code An IATA airport code, also known an IATA location identifier, IATA station code or simply a location identifier, is a three-letter code designating many airports around the world, defined by the International Air Transport Association... |
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Porto Alegre Porto Alegre, São Tomé and Príncipe Porto Alegre is a village on the island of São Tomé in the district of Caué in São Tomé and Príncipe.Porto Alegre has a small school, a church and a square .-External links:*Coordinates:... |
São Tomé São Tomé Island São Tomé Island, at , is the largest island of São Tomé and Príncipe and is home in 2009 to about 157,000 or 96% of the nation's population. This island and smaller nearby islets make up São Tomé Province, which is divided into six districts. The main island is located 2 km north of the... |
FPPA | PGP | Porto Alegre Airport Porto Alegre Airport Porto Alegre Airport is an airport serving the village of Porto Alegre on São Tomé Island in São Tomé and Príncipe.... |
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Santo António Santo António -Transportation:Santo António is linked with remote unpaved roads that link to the northern and the southern part of the island as well as to near the mountain.... |
Príncipe Príncipe Príncipe is the northern and smaller of the two major islands of the country of São Tomé and Príncipe lying off the west coast of Africa. It has an area of 136 km² and a population of approximately 5,000. The island is a heavily eroded volcano over three million years old, surrounded by other... |
FPPR | PCP | Príncipe Airport Príncipe Airport Príncipe Airport is an airport on the island of Príncipe, located north of Santo António the island's capital. It is the only airport on Príncipe and one of the three airports serving São Tomé and Príncipe.- Facilities :... |
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São Tomé São Tomé -Transport:São Tomé is served by São Tomé International Airport with regular flights to Europe and other African Countries.-Climate:São Tomé features a tropical wet and dry climate with a relatively lengthy wet season and a short dry season. The wet season runs from October through May while the... |
São Tomé São Tomé Island São Tomé Island, at , is the largest island of São Tomé and Príncipe and is home in 2009 to about 157,000 or 96% of the nation's population. This island and smaller nearby islets make up São Tomé Province, which is divided into six districts. The main island is located 2 km north of the... |
FPST | TMS | São Tomé International Airport São Tomé International Airport São Tomé International Airport is an airport located on São Tomé Island, from the city of São Tomé. It is the main airport serving São Tomé and Príncipe.-Facilities:... |
See also
- Transport in São Tomé and PríncipeTransport in São Tomé and PríncipeRailways:0 kmHighways:total:320 kmpaved:218 kmunpaved:102 km Ports and harbors:Santo Antonio, São ToméMerchant marine:total:9 ships totaling 43,587 GRT/...
- List of airports by ICAO code: F#FP - São Tomé and Príncipe
- Wikipedia: WikiProject Aviation/Airline destination lists: Africa#São Tomé and Príncipe