Lagoa Santa Air Base

SBLS

Lagoa Santa, BR

Last Updated
Jun 26, 18:00Z

Military Airport

Restricted

This is a military aerodrome. Civil aircraft access may be restricted or require prior authorization. Consult the applicable AIP for current access procedures.

Consult the applicable national AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 58 min ago
18:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
6 kt
160°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBLS 261800Z 16006KT 100V180 9999 SCT035 SCT100 24/15 Q1024

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,795 ft
SCT 3,500 ft AGL
SCT 10,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,295 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,795 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Lagoa Santa Air Base is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 3,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (160°) at 6 knots. Runway 13/31 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 3,500 ft, scattered at 10,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 24°C (75°F) with a dewpoint of 15°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

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.

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BLS
13
31 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
6,037 ft 98 ft ASP
5.2 kt 3.0 kt
150° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBLS

4,725 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
86.1%
MVFR
8.3%
IFR
3.2%
LIFR
2.4%

Lagoa Santa Air Base enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 86.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 6.2 knots. Temperatures typically range between 11°C and 34°C with an average of 23.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are May, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 6.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 0.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.1%
NE
5.4%
E
11.3%
SE
47.1%
S
16.9%
SW
2.6%
W
4.3%
NW
3.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.4°C
Range: 11°C to 34°C
11°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.8%

Best Months for VFR

May October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.2 kt

Statistics computed from 4,725 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Lagoa Santa Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBLS
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,795 ft MSL

Location

City: Lagoa Santa
Country: BR
Latitude: -19.661751°
Longitude: -43.897404°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 6,037 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Lagoa Santa Air Base

Lagoa Santa Air Base is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the BR AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Lagoa Santa Air Base (SBLS) is located in Lagoa Santa, BR at an elevation of 2,795 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (13/31), with the longest at 6,037 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 4,725 weather observations, SBLS experiences excellent VFR conditions 86.1% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at SBLS come from the SE (135°) with an average speed of 6.2 knots. Calm winds are rare (0.4%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 13/31 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.2 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are May, October, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 11°C (52°F) to 34°C (93°F), averaging 23.4°C (74°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 10.08 to 10.24 inHg (341-347 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 4,725 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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.