Santarém - Maestro Wilson Fonseca International Airport

SBSN / STM

Santarém, BR

Last Updated
Mar 5, 14:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 44 min ago
14:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
10 kt
80°
10+ km
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBSN 051400Z 08010KT 9999 -RA FEW020 SCT040 BKN100 28/24 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 198 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
SCT 4,000 ft AGL
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,198 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,198 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,198 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SBSN 050910Z 0512/0612 08006KT 9999 SCT020 FEW030TCU TX32/0519Z TN26/0611Z TEMPO 0603/0610 5000 TSRA BKN020 FEW030CB RMK PGX
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:43Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 80° 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BSN
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
7,874 ft 148 ft ASP
9.4 kt 3.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBSN

4,012 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
94.6%
MVFR
4.5%
IFR
0.8%
LIFR
0.1%

Santarém - Maestro Wilson Fonseca International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 94.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.3 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 28.2°C (range: 22°C to 34°C). The best months for VFR flying are September, March, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 2.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.8%
NE
7.3%
E
56.4%
SE
15.2%
S
12.7%
SW
0.7%
W
0.7%
NW
1.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.2°C
Range: 22°C to 34°C
22°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

September March October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.4 kt

Statistics computed from 4,012 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Santarém - Maestro Wilson Fonseca International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBSN
IATA Code: STM
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 198 ft MSL

Location

City: Santarém
Country: BR
Latitude: -2.422423°
Longitude: -54.793060°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 7,874 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Santarém - Maestro Wilson Fonseca International Airport

Overview

Santarém - Maestro Wilson Fonseca International Airport serves the city of Santarém in the Brazilian state of Pará, located in the Amazon region. Positioned at 198 feet above mean sea level with coordinates -2.422423, -54.793060, the airport provides essential transportation infrastructure for the Amazon basin. Its single runway 10/28 stretches 7,874 feet and is constructed with asphalt.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at SBSN are predominantly favorable for visual flight rules (VFR), with 95.9% of observations supporting VFR operations. The prevailing winds are easterly at an average of 7.6 knots, with maximum gusts up to 20 knots. Temperature ranges between 22°C and 34°C, with an average of 28.5°C, creating consistently warm flying conditions throughout the year.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic location in the Amazon region presents unique environmental considerations for pilots. Situated near the confluence of major river systems, the airport serves as a critical transportation hub for the region. The surrounding terrain is characterized by dense tropical vegetation typical of the Amazon basin, which can impact navigation and visibility.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28 offers highly favorable wind conditions, with a 100% favorable wind alignment and an average crosswind of just 2.4 knots. Pilots can expect optimal approach conditions, particularly during the peak VFR months of September, October, and November. The airport's consistent visibility (averaging 10 statute miles) and minimal occurrence of low-visibility conditions support reliable operations.

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
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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.