Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Airport

SBPJ / PMW

Palmas, BR

Last Updated
Mar 15, 12:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 13 min ago
12:00Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
10 kt
110°
3 km
Visibility
7,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBPJ 151200Z 11010KT 3000 TSRA FEW010 SCT025 FEW030CB OVC070 22/21 Q1015

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 774 ft
FEW 1,000 ft AGL
SCT 2,500 ft AGL
FEW 3,000 ft AGL (CB)
OVC 7,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,774 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,274 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,774 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,774 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with overcast skies at 7,000 feet and 3 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-southeast (110°) at 10 knots. Runway 14/32 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is reduced to 3 km. IFR conditions prevail and an instrument clearance is required for operations in controlled airspace. The ceiling is 7000 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 3,000 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 22°C (72°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Thunderstorm Rain. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions between 18:00Z and 22:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Rain between 06:00Z and 12:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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 SBPJ 150825Z 1512/1612 04005KT 9999 SCT020 TX31/1518Z TN24/1609Z BECMG 1512/1514 28005KT PROB30 TEMPO 1518/1522 TS SCT025 FEW030CB BECMG 1522/1524 11005KT TEMPO 1606/1612 36005KT 3000 TSRA BKN010 FEW030CB RMK PHI
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:13Z BASE
+0h
VFR 40° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
18:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+6h
MVFR
22:00Z BECMG
+10h
VFR 110° 5 kt

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
8.7 kt 5.0 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 - SBPJ

4,328 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
89.9%
MVFR
7.4%
IFR
1.8%
LIFR
0.9%

Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 89.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 4.7 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: 4.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 3.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.7%
NE
6.2%
E
20.2%
SE
17.2%
S
9.7%
SW
9.4%
W
10%
NW
9.6%

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 4,328 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

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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.