Bacacheri Airport

SBBI / BFH

Curitiba, BR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 55 min ago
21:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
6 kt
90°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBBI 042100Z 09006KT 9999 FEW020 24/17 Q1016

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,057 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,057 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SBBI 041500Z 0418/0506 08007KT 9999 FEW020 TX26/0418Z TN14/0506Z PROB40 0422/0424 BKN015 BECMG 0500/0502 07003KT 8000 BKN010 RMK PAC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:54Z BASE
+0h
VFR 80° 7 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
22:00Z PROB40
+1h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
00:00Z BECMG
+3h
MVFR 70° 3 kt
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 1,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BBI
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
4,560 ft 98 ft ASP 155°
0.0 kt 6.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBBI

2,662 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
56.5%
MVFR
26%
IFR
15.7%
LIFR
1.7%

Bacacheri Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 56.5% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 17.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7 knots. Temperatures typically range between 9°C and 33°C with an average of 20.7°C. The best months for VFR flying are December, March, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 1%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.6%
NE
11.4%
E
36.4%
SE
10.9%
S
5.9%
SW
4.5%
W
6.1%
NW
11.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 20.7°C
Range: 9°C to 33°C
9°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.9%

Best Months for VFR

December March January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt

Statistics computed from 2,662 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bacacheri Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBBI
IATA Code: BFH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,057 ft MSL

Location

City: Curitiba
Country: BR
Latitude: -25.405100°
Longitude: -49.231998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 4,560 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Bacacheri Airport

Overview

Bacacheri Airport serves Curitiba, Brazil, as a medium-sized airport situated at 3057 feet mean sea level. Located at coordinates -25.405100, -49.231998, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Paraná state region. Its single runway 18/36 measures 4,560 feet with an asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate predominantly favorable flying conditions, with 57.2% of time under Visual Flight Rules (VFR). Winds consistently blow from the east at an average of 7.2 knots, with occasional gusts up to 24 knots. Temperature ranges from 9°C to 33°C, with an average of 20.2°C, creating generally stable atmospheric conditions for aviation.

Notable Features

The airport's elevation of 3,057 feet requires consideration of density altitude effects, particularly during warmer months. Terrain surrounding Curitiba is moderately complex, potentially influencing local wind patterns and approach characteristics. December, January, and September consistently demonstrate the most reliable visual meteorological conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 18/36 experiences favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of 5.3 knots. Pilots can expect excellent wind conditions for approaches, with minimal interference from crosswinds. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with rare instances of restricted visibility or fog.

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

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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.