Aracaju - Santa Maria International Airport

SBAR / AJU

Aracaju, BR

Last Updated
Mar 5, 08:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
08:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
3 kt
350°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBAR 050800Z 35003KT 9999 FEW020 25/23 Q1010

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 139 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,139 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SBAR 050406Z 0506/0606 04005KT 9999 SCT020 TN25/0508Z TX31/0516Z BECMG 0512/0515 08015KT BECMG 0522/0524 06005KT TEMPO 0600/0606 36005KT 3500 SHRA BKN012 FEW025TCU RMK PHI
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:35Z BASE
+0h
VFR 40° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
12:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR 80° 15 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BAR
12 ✈️
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
7,218 ft 148 ft ASP
1.9 kt 2.3 kt
130° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBAR

3,990 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
88.6%
MVFR
9.9%
IFR
1.3%
LIFR
0.1%

Aracaju - Santa Maria International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 88.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 9.1 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27°C (range: 21°C to 34°C). The best months for VFR flying are December, November, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 9.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 19 kt
Calm Winds: 0.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.8%
NE
14.9%
E
62.4%
SE
13.9%
S
2.6%
SW
0.6%
W
0.9%
NW
1.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 27°C
Range: 21°C to 34°C
21°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

December November January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 3,990 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Aracaju - Santa Maria International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBAR
IATA Code: AJU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 139 ft MSL

Location

City: Aracaju
Country: BR
Latitude: -10.984000°
Longitude: -37.070301°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+2

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 7,218 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Aracaju - Santa Maria International Airport

Overview

Aracaju - Santa Maria International Airport serves the capital city of Sergipe state in northeastern Brazil. Located at 139 feet above mean sea level with coordinates -10.984000, -37.070301, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region. The airport features a single runway (12/30) measuring 7,218 feet with an asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at SBAR are predominantly favorable for flying, with 88.2% of observations indicating Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions. The prevailing wind comes from the east at an average of 9.5 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 19 knots. Temperature ranges between 21°C and 34°C, with an average of 26.8°C, creating generally stable atmospheric conditions for aviation operations.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic position in northeastern Brazil contributes to its consistent weather patterns. Runway 12/30 experiences favorable wind conditions 100% of the time, with an average crosswind of just 4.9 knots. Visibility consistently remains excellent, with an average of 10 statute miles and no recorded instances of visibility below 3 miles.

Approach Considerations

December, November, and January represent the best VFR months for operations at SBAR. Pilots can expect minimal meteorological challenges, with only 1.6% of observations indicating Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions and a negligible 0.1% reporting Low IFR. The consistent eastern winds make approaches to runway 12/30 particularly predictable and comfortable for most aircraft.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.