Coronel Horácio de Mattos Airport

SBLE / LEC

Lençóis, BR

Last Updated
Apr 29, 01:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 29 min ago
01:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
7 kt
70°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBLE 290100Z AUTO 07007KT 9999 SCT049 23/19 Q1017

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,676 ft
SCT 4,900 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,576 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Coronel Horácio de Mattos Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 4,900 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-northeast (70°) at 7 knots. Runway 14/32 is favored with a 2-knot headwind and 7-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 4,900 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 19°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

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.

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BLE
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
6,831 ft 98 ft ASP
2.4 kt 6.6 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBLE

4,859 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
76.2%
MVFR
20%
IFR
1.7%
LIFR
2%

Coronel Horácio de Mattos Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 76.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 3.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 4.9 knots. Temperatures typically range between 13°C and 37°C with an average of 25.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are February, September, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 4.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 13 kt
Calm Winds: 5.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.3%
NE
11%
E
31.8%
SE
21.9%
S
13.2%
SW
2.4%
W
3.3%
NW
5.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.9°C
Range: 13°C to 37°C
13°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

February September January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt

Statistics computed from 4,859 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Coronel Horácio de Mattos Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBLE
IATA Code: LEC
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,676 ft MSL

Location

City: Lençóis
Country: BR
Latitude: -12.482300°
Longitude: -41.277000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 6,831 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Coronel Horácio de Mattos Airport

Coronel Horácio de Mattos Airport (SBLE/LEC) is located in Lençóis, BR at an elevation of 1,676 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (14/32), with the longest at 6,831 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 4,859 weather observations shows SBLE maintains VFR conditions 76.2% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 20% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 3.7% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at SBLE come from the E (90°) with an average speed of 4.9 knots. Runway 14/32 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.8 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are February, September, January, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 13°C (55°F) to 37°C (99°F), averaging 25.9°C (79°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29 to 31 inHg (982-1050 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 4,859 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.