Afonso Pena Airport

SBCT / CWB

Curitiba, BR

Last Updated
Jun 10, 20:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 46 min ago
20:00Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
5 kt
20°
5 km
Visibility
500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBCT 102000Z 02005KT 5000 -RA BR BKN005 SCT025 OVC083 15/15 Q1018

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,988 ft
BKN 500 ft AGL
SCT 2,500 ft AGL
OVC 8,300 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,488 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,488 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
8,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,288 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Afonso Pena Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with overcast skies at 8,300 feet and 5 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northeast (20°) at 5 knots. Runway 33 is favored with a 3-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 5 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. The ceiling is 500 feet AGL (broken). Only precision approaches may be usable depending on minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 15°C (59°F) with a dewpoint of 15°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain MVFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Heavy Rain, Light Rain.

Pilot Recommendations

An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF SBCT 101500Z 1018/1118 03003KT 5000 +RA OVC020 TX16/1018Z TN13/1109Z BECMG 1106/1108 03002KT 8000 NSW OVC020 BECMG 1112/1114 6000 -RA BKN030 RMK PAE
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:46Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 30° 3 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Heavy Rain
06:00Z BECMG
+10h
MVFR 30° 2 kt
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BCT
11 ✈️
29
15
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
5,899 ft 148 ft ASP
0.0 kt 5.0 kt
90° angle
15/33 7,277 ft 148 ft ASP 136°
2.2 kt 4.5 kt
116° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBCT

6,789 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
45.9%
MVFR
23.3%
IFR
20.7%
LIFR
10.1%

Afonso Pena Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 45.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 30.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Temperature extremes range from 2°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are December, January, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 1.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.1%
NE
11.9%
E
39.5%
SE
15.3%
S
3.5%
SW
5.3%
W
8.5%
NW
6.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 18.4°C
Range: 2°C to 33°C
2°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.8%

Best Months for VFR

December January April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt

Statistics computed from 6,789 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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.