Viracopos International Airport

SBKP / VCP

Campinas, BR

Last Updated
Apr 18, 07:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 43 min ago
07:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
5 kt
110°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBKP 180700Z 11005KT CAVOK 20/16 Q1011

Weather Briefing

VFR

Viracopos International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-southeast (110°) at 5 knots. Runway 15/33 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 20°C (68°F) with a dewpoint of 16°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SBKP 180430Z 1806/1906 09005KT CAVOK TN18/1809Z TX30/1818Z BECMG 1809/1811 03004KT BECMG 1811/1813 34005KT BECMG 1813/1815 FEW040 BECMG 1818/1820 25008KT BECMG 1821/1823 SCT035 BECMG 1900/1902 04004KT FEW020 BECMG 1903/1905 12005KT CAVOK RMK PHG
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:43Z BASE
+0h
VFR 90° 5 kt
Visibility: >10km
09:00Z BECMG
+2h
VFR 30° 4 kt
11:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR 340° 5 kt
13:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BKP
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
10,630 ft 148 ft ASP 128°
3.8 kt 3.2 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBKP

5,181 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
86.5%
MVFR
8.9%
IFR
4%
LIFR
0.7%

Viracopos International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 86.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 8.2 knots. Temperatures typically range between 11°C and 37°C with an average of 23.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are April, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 8.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 3.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.3%
NE
5.9%
E
13.1%
SE
41.1%
S
7.4%
SW
3.5%
W
6.5%
NW
5.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.4°C
Range: 11°C to 37°C
11°C 37°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

April September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 5,181 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Viracopos International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBKP
IATA Code: VCP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,170 ft MSL

Location

City: Campinas
Country: BR
Latitude: -23.007404°
Longitude: -47.134502°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 10,630 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Viracopos International Airport

Overview

Viracopos International Airport serves the Campinas metropolitan area in Brazil, positioned strategically in São Paulo state at 2170 ft MSL. As a medium-sized airport with a substantial 10,630 ft runway, it supports significant regional and cargo aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Viracopos are predominantly favorable for flight, with 87.7% of observations indicating VFR conditions. The airport experiences consistent southeastern winds averaging 9.1 knots, with temperatures ranging from 11°C to 37°C and excellent average visibility of 10 statute miles. September, November, and January offer the most stable VFR flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (15/33) demonstrates exceptional wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions. Its high elevation at 2170 ft MSL and location near Campinas creates potential for moderate terrain interactions and temperature variability. The runway's substantial 10,630 ft length accommodates a wide range of aircraft types.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect minimal crosswind challenges, with an average crosswind of just 4.1 knots on the primary runway. Wind predominantly originates from the southeast at 135 degrees, providing consistent approach predictability. With only 3.6% of observations indicating IFR conditions, visual approaches are highly probable throughout the year.

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.