Salgado Filho International Airport

SBPA / POA

Porto Alegre, BR

Last Updated
May 14, 18:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 2 min ago
18:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
6 kt
180°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBPA 141800Z 18006KT 140V210 9999 FEW030 19/13 Q1017

Clouds - Visual Profile

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

Weather Briefing

VFR

Salgado Filho International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 3,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (180°) at 6 knots. Runway 11/29 is favored with a 2-knot headwind and 6-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

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

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 19°C (66°F) with a dewpoint of 13°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Mist. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Mist between 06:00Z and 11:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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 SBPA 141500Z 1418/1518 17006KT 9999 BKN036 TX20/1418Z TN08/1506Z BECMG 1501/1503 14005KT CAVOK PROB30 1506/1511 5000 BR BKN015 BECMG 1511/1513 12005KT 9999 BKN030 RMK PAD
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:02Z BASE
+0h
VFR 170° 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,600 ft
01:00Z BECMG
+7h
VFR 140° 5 kt
Visibility: >10km
06:00Z PROB30
+12h
MVFR
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Mist

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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°
2.1 kt 5.6 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 - SBPA

5,940 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79.1%
MVFR
10.1%
IFR
9.4%
LIFR
1.3%

Salgado Filho International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 79.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 33 knots. Temperatures typically range between 7°C and 37°C with an average of 22.7°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, May, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 33 kt
Calm Winds: 1.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.4%
NE
4.9%
E
37.6%
SE
15.7%
S
9.7%
SW
3.9%
W
16.6%
NW
7.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 22.7°C
Range: 7°C to 37°C
7°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.4%

Best Months for VFR

January May February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.9 kt

Statistics computed from 5,940 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 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.