International hub · Sao Tome, São Tomé & Príncipe

Sao Tome International

FPSTTMS
Elevation
33 ft
Coordinates
0°23′N 6°43′E
Local time
Africa/Sao Tome

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Field information

FPST runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Sao Tome International (FPST/TMS) has one runway, 11/29, 7,283 ft (2,220 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 5. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at FPST, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Africa/Sao Tome

  • Country

    São Tomé & Príncipe

    ST

  • Municipality

    São Tomé

  • Elevation

    33 ft

  • Position

    0.3782, 6.7122

  • Traffic level

    Medium

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 5

Runways · FPST

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
11/297,283 ft (2,220 m)148 ftasphalt—

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at FPST.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Sao Tome International (FPST / TMS) in Sao Tome, Sao Tome & Principe, through one 24/7 OCC desk. FPST is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at FPST

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Sao Tome & Principe

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Sao Tome & Principe. Applicable permit lead times for Sao Tome & Principe are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Sao Tome & Principe are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at FPST

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at FPST covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at FPST

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at FPST is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to FPST

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for FPST: 0° 22′ 41″ N 6° 42′ 44″ E; elevation 33 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Sao Tome

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Sao Tome. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FPST.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at FPST

    Support for freighter operations into FPST covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where FPST sits in the network

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