Cruzeiro do Sul Airport

SBCZ / CZS

Cruzeiro Do Sul, BR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 00:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 10 hours ago
00:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
1 kt
330°
10+ km
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBCZ 040000Z 33001KT 9999 VCTS FEW032 FEW035CB BKN100 27/24 Q1006

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 637 ft
FEW 3,200 ft AGL
FEW 3,500 ft AGL (CB)
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,837 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,137 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,637 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SBCZ 040456Z 0406/0506 30006KT 9999 SCT025 TN23/0410Z TX30/0418Z PROB40 0408/0412 4000 BR BKN006 BECMG 0412/0414 BKN025 FEW030TCU TEMPO 0415/0423 5000 TSRA BKN025 FEW030CB TEMPO 0504/0506 4000 BR BKN006 RMK PGA
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:28Z BASE
+0h
VFR 300° 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
12:00Z BECMG
+2h
MVFR
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
15:00Z TEMPO
+5h
MVFR
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Thunderstorm Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BCZ
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
7,874 ft 148 ft ASP
0.6 kt 0.8 kt
130° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBCZ

2,205 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.5%
MVFR
20.8%
IFR
6.1%
LIFR
2.6%

Cruzeiro do Sul Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 70.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 4.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 12.1% of the time. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27.1°C (range: 21°C to 35°C). The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 4.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 19 kt
Calm Winds: 12.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
16.6%
NE
10.4%
E
4.3%
SE
8.5%
S
6.5%
SW
8.2%
W
9.2%
NW
24.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.1°C
Range: 21°C to 35°C
21°C 35°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 2,205 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Cruzeiro do Sul Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBCZ
IATA Code: CZS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 637 ft MSL

Location

City: Cruzeiro Do Sul
Country: BR
Latitude: -7.599910°
Longitude: -72.769501°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 7,874 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Cruzeiro do Sul Airport

Overview

Cruzeiro do Sul Airport serves the city of Cruzeiro Do Sul in Brazil, located in a region with consistent aviation accessibility. Situated at an elevation of 637 ft MSL, this medium-sized airport provides essential transportation infrastructure in a remote area of western Brazil. The airport supports regional and local aviation operations with a single substantial runway measuring 7,874 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Cruzeiro do Sul Airport are predominantly favorable for visual flight rules (VFR), with 70.6% of observations supporting clear conditions. Temperatures range from 21°C to 35°C, averaging 27.1°C, which creates generally stable flying environments. Wind patterns are predominantly northwest at 315°, with an average speed of 4.8 knots and occasional gusts up to 19 knots, with calm conditions occurring 11.4% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (10/28) is asphalted and aligned to take maximum advantage of prevailing wind conditions. With 100% wind favorability and an average crosswind of only 3.1 knots, pilots can expect relatively consistent approach and departure conditions. The geographic location at coordinates -7.599910, -72.769501 places the airport in a region with predictable meteorological patterns.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should plan for optimal VFR conditions, particularly during September, October, and November, which represent the best months for visual flying. Average visibility extends to 10 statute miles, with negligible instances of reduced visibility or fog. The runway's orientation and length provide flexibility for most aircraft operations, with consistent wind support from the northwest quadrant.

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.