Aracaju - Santa Maria International Airport

SBAR / AJU

Aracaju, BR

Last Updated
Feb 17, 06:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 18 min ago
06:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
7 kt
100°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBAR 170600Z 10007KT 9999 VCSH SCT020 25/22 Q1013

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 139 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,139 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SBAR 170423Z 1706/1806 12010KT 9999 SCT023 TN24/1709Z TX30/1717Z TEMPO 1709/1712 30006KT 6000 BKN015 BECMG 1722/1724 07007KT 8000 SCT017 TEMPO 1804/1806 6000 SCT013 BKN020 RMK PGA
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:17Z BASE
+0h
VFR 120° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
09:00Z TEMPO
+3h
MVFR 300° 6 kt
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 1,500 ft

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: 30
7,218 ft 148 ft ASP
6.6 kt 2.4 kt
160° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBAR

3,606 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
88.9%
MVFR
9.6%
IFR
1.4%
LIFR
0.1%

Aracaju - Santa Maria International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 88.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 9.3 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, February, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 9.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 19 kt
Calm Winds: 0.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.1%
NE
14.3%
E
63.6%
SE
14.9%
S
2.8%
SW
0.5%
W
0.6%
NW
1%

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 February November

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 3,606 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 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
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.