Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Airport

SBPJ / PMW

Palmas, BR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 39 min ago
18:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
3 kt
250°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBPJ 041800Z 25003KT 180V310 9999 SCT022 FEW027TCU 31/23 Q1008

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 774 ft
SCT 2,200 ft AGL
FEW 2,700 ft AGL (TCU)
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,974 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (TCU)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,474 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SBPJ 041636Z 0418/0518 33007KT 8000 SCT020 FEW030TCU TN24/0509Z TX29/0518Z BECMG 0418/0420 36005KT TEMPO 0420/0423 29010KT 6000 TS BKN017 FEW025CB BECMG 0423/0502 33005KT SCT020 TEMPO 0503/0512 27005KT 6000 BKN016 BECMG 0512/0514 36007KT BECMG 0515/0517 BKN023 FEW030TCU RMK PHC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:38Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 330° 7 kt
Visibility: 8 km
20:00Z TEMPO
+2h
MVFR 290° 10 kt
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 1,700 ft
23:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR 330° 5 kt
03:00Z TEMPO
+9h
MVFR 270° 5 kt
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 1,600 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BPJ
14
32 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
8,202 ft 148 ft ASP
1.0 kt 2.8 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 - SBPJ

4,053 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
90%
MVFR
7.3%
IFR
1.8%
LIFR
0.9%

Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 90% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 4.8 knots. Temperatures typically range between 21°C and 40°C with an average of 27.5°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, November, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 4.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 3.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.6%
NE
6.3%
E
20.8%
SE
17.1%
S
9.6%
SW
9.6%
W
9.8%
NW
9.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.5°C
Range: 21°C to 40°C
21°C 40°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September November January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt

Statistics computed from 4,053 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBPJ
IATA Code: PMW
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 774 ft MSL

Location

City: Palmas
Country: BR
Latitude: -10.291500°
Longitude: -48.356998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Airport

Overview

Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Airport serves Palmas, Brazil, situated at 774 ft elevation with coordinates -10.291500, -48.356998. The medium-sized airport features a single 8,202 ft asphalt runway (14/32), supporting regional and commercial aviation operations in the Tocantins state capital.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at SBPJ are predominantly VFR, with 91.8% of observations reporting visual flight rules. Prevailing winds from the east (90°) average 4.8 knots, with occasional gusts up to 20 knots. Temperature ranges from 21°C to 40°C, with an average of 28°C, providing generally stable flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's runway 14/32 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions. Crosswinds average only 2.8 knots, minimizing challenging lateral landing and takeoff conditions. Visibility consistently remains high, with an average of 10 statute miles and no reported fog incidents.

Approach Considerations

September, November, and January represent the best VFR months for operations at SBPJ. Pilots can expect minimal meteorological restrictions, with only 1.6% of observations reporting IFR conditions and a rare 0.8% LIFR. The consistent east winds and extensive runway length provide reliable approach and departure options.

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.