Lauro Carneiro de Loyola Airport

SBJV / JOI

Joinville, BR

Last Updated
Mar 5, 02:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 3 hours ago
02:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
1 kt
330°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBJV 050200Z 33001KT 9999 FEW040 21/21 Q1015

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 15 ft
FEW 4,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,015 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SBJV 042100Z 0500/0512 03007KT 9999 SCT030 TX23/0500Z TN19/0507Z TEMPO 0506/0510 8000 BKN010 RMK PFQ
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:02Z BASE
+0h
VFR 30° 7 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
06:00Z TEMPO
+1h
MVFR
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 1,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BJV
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
5,381 ft 148 ft ASP
1.0 kt 0.0 kt
180° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBJV

2,959 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
72.8%
MVFR
17.5%
IFR
7%
LIFR
2.7%

Lauro Carneiro de Loyola Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 72.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 5.1 knots. Temperatures typically range between 10°C and 37°C with an average of 24°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, January, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 5.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 7%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.5%
NE
11.5%
E
15.8%
SE
23.6%
S
10%
SW
3.9%
W
7%
NW
9.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 24°C
Range: 10°C to 37°C
10°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

March January December

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 2,959 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Lauro Carneiro de Loyola Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBJV
IATA Code: JOI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 15 ft MSL

Location

City: Joinville
Country: BR
Latitude: -26.224501°
Longitude: -48.797401°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 5,381 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Lauro Carneiro de Loyola Airport

Overview

Lauro Carneiro de Loyola Airport serves the city of Joinville in southern Brazil, positioned at a low elevation of 15 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it supports regional and domestic aviation operations in Santa Catarina state. The airport's infrastructure includes a single 5,381-foot asphalted runway oriented 15/33.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions are predominantly visual (VFR at 71.5%), with excellent visibility averaging 10 statute miles. Seasonal patterns show most favorable flying conditions in January, December, and September, with temperatures ranging from 10°C to 37°C and an average of 23.3°C. Winds are consistently from the southeast (135°), averaging 5.3 knots with occasional peaks to 20 knots.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic location near the coast influences its consistent wind patterns, with southeast winds dominating 92.9% of observed conditions. Its low elevation and flat surrounding terrain provide predictable approach characteristics. The single runway offers straightforward operational flexibility with minimal terrain-related complications.

Approach Considerations

Runway 15/33 experiences favorable wind conditions 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of only 3 knots. Pilots can expect reliable wind alignment and minimal wind-related approach challenges. The statistically low occurrence of instrument meteorological conditions (IFR at 7.5%, LIFR at 3.1%) suggests generally stable approach environments.

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.