Pinto Martins International Airport

SBFZ / FOR

Fortaleza, BR

Last Updated
Mar 5, 06:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 5 min ago
06:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
5 kt
150°
10+ km
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBFZ 050600Z 15005KT 9999 SCT020 BKN100 25/23 Q1009

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 83 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,083 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,083 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SBFZ 050406Z 0506/0606 08008KT 7000 BKN020 TN25/0509Z TX31/0517Z TEMPO 0506/0513 23007KT 4000 RA BKN010 TEMPO 0518/0524 SHRA BKN013 FEW025TCU TEMPO 0600/0606 23007KT 3000 TSRA BKN010 FEW025CB RMK PHI
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:05Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 80° 8 kt
Visibility: 7 km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
18:00Z TEMPO
+12h
IFR
Ceiling: 1,300 ft
Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BFZ
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
9,039 ft 148 ft ASPH 105°
4.7 kt 1.7 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBFZ

3,964 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
73.8%
MVFR
24.7%
IFR
0.7%
LIFR
0.8%

Pinto Martins International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 73.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 1.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 11.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 54 knots. Temperatures typically range between 22°C and 39°C with an average of 27.8°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, November, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 11.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 54 kt
Calm Winds: 0.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.9%
NE
2.4%
E
74.5%
SE
16.2%
S
4.1%
SW
0.6%
W
0.7%
NW
0.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.8°C
Range: 22°C to 39°C
22°C 39°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September November October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt

Statistics computed from 3,964 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Pinto Martins International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBFZ
IATA Code: FOR
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 83 ft MSL

Location

City: Fortaleza
Country: BR
Latitude: -3.775833°
Longitude: -38.532222°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 9,039 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASPH
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Pinto Martins International Airport

Overview

Pinto Martins International Airport serves the major northeastern Brazilian city of Fortaleza, functioning as a critical transportation hub for Ceará state. Located at coordinates -3.775833, -38.532222, the airport is a significant gateway for both domestic and international air traffic in the region. With an elevation of 83 feet mean sea level, the airport provides reliable infrastructure for commercial and cargo operations.

Flying Conditions

Fortaleza's tropical climate characterizes the airport's weather patterns, with consistent temperatures and potential seasonal wind variations. The single runway (13/31) measuring 9,039 feet provides substantial landing and takeoff capacity for large aircraft. Pilots should anticipate warm ambient conditions typical of Brazil's northeastern coastal region, which can influence aircraft performance parameters.

Notable Features

The airport's long 9,039-foot asphalt runway allows operations for wide-body and large commercial aircraft with significant operational flexibility. Its coastal location near Fortaleza suggests potential for maritime influence on local meteorological conditions, including potential sea breezes and variable wind directions. The airport's geographical positioning provides strategic access to northeastern Brazil's economic corridors.

Approach Considerations

Runway 13/31 orientation suggests potential crosswind considerations during approach and landing operations. The substantial runway length of 9,039 feet provides ample margin for most commercial aircraft types, supporting safe landing and takeoff profiles. Pilots should conduct standard terrain and wind assessments consistent with the airport's coastal tropical environment.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.