João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport

SBPK / PET

Pelotas, BR

Last Updated
Mar 5, 01:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 8 hours ago
01:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
2 kt
60°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI SBPK 050130Z 06002KT 9999 SCT025 22/21 Q1014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 59 ft
SCT 2,500 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,559 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SBPK 050300Z 0506/0606 09005KT 8000 SCT010 TN22/0506Z TX29/0517Z PROB40 0506/0511 BKN010 BECMG 0512/0514 09009KT 9999 SCT030 BECMG 0522/0524 10006KT SCT015 PROB30 0603/0606 8000 BKN015 RMK PAB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:22Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 90° 5 kt
Visibility: 8 km
12:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR 90° 9 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BPK
15 ✈️
33
6 ✈️
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
4,035 ft 125 ft Earth
0.0 kt 2.0 kt
90° angle
✈️ 6/24
Active: 6
6,496 ft 138 ft CON
2.0 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 - SBPK

2,556 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
82.2%
MVFR
14.7%
IFR
2.8%
LIFR
0.3%

João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 82.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 9.5 knots. Temperature extremes range from 6°C to 38°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, February, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 9.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 0.7%
Direction Distribution:
E
34.7%
N
4.1%
S
12.1%
W
8.9%
NE
12.1%
NW
3.9%
SE
13%
SW
10.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 22.8°C
Range: 6°C to 38°C
6°C 38°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March February October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.2 kt

Statistics computed from 2,556 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBPK
IATA Code: PET
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 59 ft MSL

Location

City: Pelotas
Country: BR
Latitude: -31.717253°
Longitude: -52.327952°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 4,035 ft
Width: 125 ft
Surface: Earth
ILS: No
Runway 6/24
Length: 6,496 ft
Width: 138 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport

Overview

João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport serves the city of Pelotas in southern Brazil, located at coordinates -31.717253, -52.327952. As a medium-sized airport with an elevation of 59 feet MSL, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region. The airport features two runways: a 4,035-foot earth runway (15/33) and a 6,496-foot concrete runway (6/24).

Flying Conditions

Long-term meteorological data indicates highly favorable flying conditions, with 81.6% of observations reporting VFR conditions. Winds predominantly blow from the east (90°) at an average of 9.6 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 27 knots. Temperature ranges from 6°C to 35°C, with an average of 22°C, creating generally stable atmospheric conditions for aviation operations.

Notable Features

The airport's runway 15/33 experiences 100% favorable wind conditions, with an average crosswind of 7.3 knots. Calm wind conditions are rare, occurring only 0.7% of the time. The concrete runway 6/24 provides a substantial 6,496-foot length, offering ample space for various aircraft types operating in the region.

Approach Considerations

October, November, and January represent the airport's best VFR months, offering optimal flying conditions. With consistently good visibility averaging 10 statute miles and minimal instances of low visibility (only 0.4% fog occurrence), pilots can expect reliable approach conditions. The prevailing easterly winds make runway orientation particularly predictable for flight planning.

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.