Salgado Filho International Airport

SBPA / POA

Porto Alegre, BR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 23:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 52 min ago
23:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
12 kt
110°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBPA 042300Z 11012KT 9999 VCSH VCTS FEW035 FEW040CB 26/20 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 11 ft
FEW 3,500 ft AGL
FEW 4,000 ft AGL (CB)
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,511 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,011 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SBPA 041500Z 0418/0518 09010KT 9999 FEW040 TX32/0418Z TN21/0509Z BECMG 0421/0423 11005KT BECMG 0515/0517 12010KT RMK PES
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:52Z BASE
+0h
VFR 90° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BPA
11 ✈️
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
10,499 ft 148 ft ASP 91°
12.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBPA

4,159 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81.8%
MVFR
9%
IFR
8.2%
LIFR
1%

Salgado Filho International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 8.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 33 knots. Temperatures typically range between 8°C and 37°C with an average of 22.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, January, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 8.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 33 kt
Calm Winds: 1.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.3%
NE
4.5%
E
40.4%
SE
16.3%
S
9.9%
SW
3.8%
W
14.4%
NW
7%

Temperature Range

Average: 22.9°C
Range: 8°C to 37°C
8°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

March January February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3 kt

Statistics computed from 4,159 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Salgado Filho International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBPA
IATA Code: POA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 11 ft MSL

Location

City: Porto Alegre
Country: BR
Latitude: -29.994712°
Longitude: -51.166592°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 10,499 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Salgado Filho International Airport

Overview

Salgado Filho International Airport serves Porto Alegre, Brazil, functioning as a critical medium-sized airport for regional and national aviation operations. Located at 11 feet mean sea level with coordinates -29.994712, -51.166592, the airport provides essential air transportation infrastructure for southern Brazil's largest metropolitan area.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at SBPA predominantly support visual flight rules (VFR), with 80.7% of observations indicating favorable flying conditions. Easterly winds averaging 8.2 knots characterize the airport's wind profile, with temperatures ranging from 8°C to 37°C and an average of 22.2°C. January, September, and November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for aviation operations.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (11/29) extending 10,499 feet with an asphalt surface, providing substantial operational flexibility. Winds predominantly from the east (90 degrees) offer consistent directional predictability, with only 1.5% of observations indicating calm conditions. The runway demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage and a modest average crosswind of 3.1 knots.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect highly reliable approach conditions, with minimal meteorological restrictions evident in the statistical data. The runway's extensive length and consistent wind characteristics support smooth arrivals and departures. With an impressive visibility average of 10 statute miles and negligible fog occurrence, instrument approaches should typically encounter minimal obstructions.

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.