Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport

SBCX / CXJ

Caxias Do Sul, BR

Last Updated
Feb 16, 18:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 11 hours ago
18:00Z

🌅 Dawn
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
6 kt
360°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBCX 161800Z 36006KT 9999 SCT010 SCT080 25/23 Q1016

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,472 ft
SCT 1,000 ft AGL
SCT 8,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,472 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,472 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BCX
15
33 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 33
5,479 ft 98 ft ASP 134°
5.2 kt 3.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBCX

1,185 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
76.3%
MVFR
14.1%
IFR
5.6%
LIFR
4.1%

Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 76.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 5.3 knots. Temperatures typically range between 10°C and 34°C with an average of 22.3°C. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 13.5% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are November, January, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 5.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 0.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
14.1%
NE
18%
E
5%
SE
9.2%
S
18%
SW
15.4%
W
6.1%
NW
14.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 22.3°C
Range: 10°C to 34°C
10°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 13.5%

Best Months for VFR

November January September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt

Statistics computed from 1,185 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBCX
IATA Code: CXJ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,472 ft MSL

Location

City: Caxias Do Sul
Country: BR
Latitude: -29.197183°
Longitude: -51.187647°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 5,479 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport

Overview

Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport serves Caxias Do Sul, Brazil, positioned at an elevation of 2,472 feet above mean sea level. As a medium-sized airport with a single 5,479-foot asphalted runway (15/33), it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region's transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly visual flight rule (VFR) conditions, with 75.3% of observations supporting VFR operations. Wind patterns are consistently from the northeast at an average of 5.5 knots, with temperatures ranging from 10°C to 33°C and an average of 21.7°C. Pilots can expect optimal VFR conditions during November, September, and January.

Notable Features

Located at coordinates -29.197183, -51.187647, the airport sits in a region with moderate meteorological variability. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with occasional fog events occurring in approximately 14% of observations. The terrain and elevation suggest a potentially challenging environment requiring careful flight planning.

Approach Considerations

Runway 15/33 offers favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind of just 3.4 knots. Pilots should anticipate light to moderate wind conditions, with maximum recorded winds reaching 16 knots. The low percentage of instrument meteorological conditions (IFR/LIFR at 10.3%) generally supports predictable approach and departure operations.

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.