Araçatuba Airport

SBAU / ARU

Araçatuba, BR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 20:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 4 hours ago
20:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
34°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
10 kt
100°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
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Raw METAR

METAR SBAU 042000Z 10010KT CAVOK 34/14 Q1010

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BAU
5
23 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 5/23
Active: 23
6,955 ft 115 ft ASP
6.4 kt 7.7 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 - SBAU

596 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
90.8%
MVFR
7.4%
IFR
1.7%
LIFR
0.2%

Araçatuba Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 90.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 9.2 knots. Temperatures typically range between 20°C and 38°C with an average of 29.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 9.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 0.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
16.8%
NE
15.3%
E
22.7%
SE
15.1%
S
6.7%
SW
5.9%
W
8.4%
NW
9.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 29.6°C
Range: 20°C to 38°C
20°C 38°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March September December

Statistics computed from 596 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Araçatuba Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBAU
IATA Code: ARU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,361 ft MSL

Location

City: Araçatuba
Country: BR
Latitude: -21.141479°
Longitude: -50.424575°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 5/23
Length: 6,955 ft
Width: 115 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Araçatuba Airport

Overview

Araçatuba Airport serves the western São Paulo state region, located in a strategically important agricultural area of Brazil. As a medium-sized airport with a 6,955-foot asphalt runway, it supports regional commercial, cargo, and general aviation operations in the interior of São Paulo state.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect highly reliable VFR conditions, with 92.9% of observations reporting visual flight rules. The climate is characterized by warm temperatures averaging 29.6°C, with seasonal ranges between 20°C and 38°C. Prevailing easterly winds at an average of 9.7 knots provide consistent and predictable wind conditions for most operations.

Notable Features

The airport is situated at an elevation of 1,361 feet mean sea level, positioned in a relatively flat terrain typical of western São Paulo state. Its geographical location suggests minimal terrain-related challenges for approach and departure procedures, with consistent visibility averaging 10 statute miles.

Approach Considerations

Given the predominant easterly wind pattern, runway 5/23 will typically favor east-west operations with winds at 90 degrees. The stable weather conditions, with minimal occurrences of MVFR or IFR conditions, suggest reliable approach and landing environments throughout the year, particularly during the peak VFR months of September, November, and December.

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.