Afonso Pena Airport

SBCT / CWB

Curitiba, BR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 1 hour ago
19:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
8 kt
140°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBCT 041900Z 14008KT 090V200 9999 SCT045 27/18 Q1016

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,988 ft
SCT 4,500 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,488 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SBCT 041500Z 0418/0518 09008KT 9999 FEW035 TX27/0418Z TN13/0509Z PROB40 0422/0424 08004KT BKN015 BECMG 0500/0502 11003KT 8000 BKN007 PROB30 0507/0509 07003KT 4000 BR OVC005 BECMG 0512/0514 VRB04KT 9999 SCT030 RMK PAC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:59Z BASE
+0h
VFR 90° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
22:00Z PROB40
+3h
MVFR 80° 4 kt
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
00:00Z BECMG
+5h
IFR 110° 3 kt
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 700 ft
07:00Z PROB30
+12h
IFR 70° 3 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 500 ft
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Airport Runway Layout

N
BCT
11
29
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
11/29 5,899 ft 148 ft ASP
6.1 kt 5.1 kt
140° angle
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
7,277 ft 148 ft ASP 136°
7.9 kt 1.4 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBCT

4,246 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
47.6%
MVFR
24.7%
IFR
20.7%
LIFR
7%

Afonso Pena Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 47.6% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 27.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Temperatures typically range between 6°C and 33°C with an average of 19°C. The best months for VFR flying are December, January, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 1.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.6%
NE
10.3%
E
40.6%
SE
16.5%
S
3.8%
SW
5%
W
8.3%
NW
6.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 19°C
Range: 6°C to 33°C
6°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.3%

Best Months for VFR

December January March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.9 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt

Statistics computed from 4,246 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Afonso Pena Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBCT
IATA Code: CWB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,988 ft MSL

Location

City: Curitiba
Country: BR
Latitude: -25.528500°
Longitude: -49.175800°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 5,899 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 7,277 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Afonso Pena Airport

Overview

Afonso Pena Airport serves Curitiba, Brazil, as a medium-sized airport situated at an elevation of 2,988 feet MSL. Located at coordinates -25.528500, -49.175800, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Paraná region. It features two asphalted runways capable of handling a variety of aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Afonso Pena Airport demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) prevailing 48.2% of the time. Pilots can expect easterly winds averaging 7 knots, with occasional stronger gusts up to 34 knots. Temperature ranges from 6°C to 33°C, with an average of 18.5°C, suggesting potential for moderate thermal variations.

Notable Features

The airport's two runways (11/29 and 15/33) offer flexibility in operations, with both showing 100% favorable wind alignment. Runway 11/29 measures 5,899 feet, while runway 15/33 extends to 7,277 feet, providing substantial landing and takeoff options. The high elevation of 2,988 feet MSL may impact aircraft performance characteristics.

Approach Considerations

Both runways demonstrate minimal average crosswind conditions, with 11/29 experiencing 3-knot and 15/33 experiencing 4.8-knot crosswinds. January, December, and September represent the best months for visual flight conditions, with consistently good visibility averaging 10 statute miles. Pilots should anticipate predominantly easterly wind patterns during approach and departure.

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.