Afonso Pena Airport

SBCT / CWB

Curitiba, BR

Last Updated
Feb 7, 17:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 32 min ago
17:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
4 kt
80°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBCT 071700Z 08004KT 9999 FEW040 29/14 Q1015

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,988 ft
FEW 4,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,988 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SBCT 070900Z 0712/0812 09005KT 8000 SCT015 TX28/0717Z TN18/0807Z PROB30 0718/0724 TS FEW035CB PROB30 0800/0806 TS BKN006 FEW030CB FM080600 09006KT 9999 BKN010 PROB30 0806/0812 3000 BR BKN005 RMK PDE
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:32Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 90° 5 kt
Visibility: 8 km
18:00Z PROB30
+1h
MVFR
00:00Z PROB30
+7h
LIFR
Ceiling: 600 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
0.7 kt 3.9 kt
80° angle
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
7,277 ft 148 ft ASP 136°
1.4 kt 3.8 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBCT

3,597 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
48.3%
MVFR
23.7%
IFR
20.8%
LIFR
7.2%

Afonso Pena Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 48.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 28% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Temperatures typically range between 6°C and 33°C with an average of 18.7°C. The best months for VFR flying are December, January, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 1.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.8%
NE
10.5%
E
40.9%
SE
15.1%
S
3.3%
SW
4.8%
W
9.2%
NW
7.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 18.7°C
Range: 6°C to 33°C
6°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.1%

Best Months for VFR

December January September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.9 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt

Statistics computed from 3,597 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 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.