Leite Lopes Airport

SBRP / RAO

Ribeirão Preto, BR

Last Updated
Feb 7, 16:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 37 min ago
16:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
11 kt
300°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBRP 071600Z 30011KT 9999 FEW035 FEW040TCU 31/21 Q1013

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,805 ft
FEW 3,500 ft AGL
FEW 4,000 ft AGL (TCU)
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,305 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (TCU)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,805 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SBRP 070800Z 0712/0724 10003KT CAVOK TX28/0715Z TN23/0723Z BECMG 0712/0714 31005KT BECMG 0714/0715 BKN025 TEMPO 0715/0718 25005KT TS BKN017 FEW045CB TEMPO 0718/0721 25005KT 6000 TSRA BKN017 FEW045CB BECMG 0721/0723 05005KT SCT035 RMK PHH
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:37Z BASE
+0h
VFR 100° 3 kt
Visibility: >10km
18:00Z TEMPO
+2h
MVFR 250° 5 kt
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 1,700 ft
Thunderstorm Rain
21:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR 50° 5 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BRP
18
36 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 36
6,890 ft 148 ft ASP 160°
5.5 kt 9.5 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBRP

3,436 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
89.5%
MVFR
7.7%
IFR
2.4%
LIFR
0.4%

Leite Lopes Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 89.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.5 knots. Temperatures typically range between 12°C and 38°C with an average of 25.1°C. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 2.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.3%
NE
7.9%
E
29%
SE
22.4%
S
6.7%
SW
3.8%
W
5.9%
NW
12.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.1°C
Range: 12°C to 38°C
12°C 38°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

October September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt

Statistics computed from 3,436 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Leite Lopes Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBRP
IATA Code: RAO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,805 ft MSL

Location

City: Ribeirão Preto
Country: BR
Latitude: -21.134314°
Longitude: -47.774053°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 6,890 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Leite Lopes Airport

Overview

Leite Lopes Airport serves Ribeirão Preto, a significant city in São Paulo state, Brazil. Located at an elevation of 1805 ft MSL, this medium-sized airport provides critical regional aviation infrastructure for commercial and general aviation operations in the area.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Leite Lopes Airport are predominantly VFR, with 91.4% of observations supporting visual flight rules. The airport experiences consistent easterly winds averaging 6.6 knots, with temperatures ranging from 12°C to 38°C and an average of 25.2°C. September through November offer the most favorable VFR flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (18/36) measuring 6890 ft with an asphalt surface. Wind patterns strongly favor the runway, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of only 4.7 knots. The airport's geographical coordinates at -21.134314, -47.774053 place it in a relatively stable meteorological region.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect excellent wind conditions for approach and landing, with minimal crosswind interference. The consistent easterly wind pattern and high percentage of VFR conditions provide predictable and stable approach scenarios. Runway 18/36 offers reliable operational flexibility across most weather conditions.

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.