Base de Aviação de Taubaté

SBTA

Taubaté, BR

Last Updated
Apr 22, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
1 kt
Variable
8 km
Visibility
3,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBTA 220900Z VRB01KT 8000 FEW017 BKN030 17/17 Q1018

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,902 ft
FEW 1,700 ft AGL
BKN 3,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,602 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,902 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Base de Aviação de Taubaté is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 3,000 feet and 8 km visibility. Note: This observation is 1.2 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 8 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. The ceiling is 3000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 17°C (63°F) with a dewpoint of 17°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. 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.

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BTA
08
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08/26 6,170 ft 98 ft ASP 77° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBTA

3,615 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78.5%
MVFR
16%
IFR
4.9%
LIFR
0.6%

Base de Aviação de Taubaté typically experiences VFR conditions 78.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 5.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 5.7 knots. Temperatures typically range between 8°C and 37°C with an average of 23.5°C. The best months for VFR flying are April, December, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 5.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 5.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
6%
NE
20.5%
E
12.5%
SE
6.5%
S
23.4%
SW
10.7%
W
11.7%
NW
3.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.5°C
Range: 8°C to 37°C
8°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.9%

Best Months for VFR

April December September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 3,615 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Base de Aviação de Taubaté - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBTA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,902 ft MSL

Location

City: Taubaté
Country: BR
Latitude: -23.040100°
Longitude: -45.516150°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 6,170 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Base de Aviação de Taubaté

Overview

Base de Aviação de Taubaté (SBTA) is a medium-sized airport located in Taubaté, Brazil, situated at an elevation of 1,902 feet above mean sea level. The airport serves the São Paulo state region, offering critical aviation infrastructure for regional and general aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions at SBTA, with nearly 80% of observed weather patterns supporting visual flight rules. Temperature ranges from 8°C to 37°C, with an average of 23.3°C, suggesting stable thermal conditions. December, September, and November represent the most favorable months for visual flight operations.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (08/26) measuring 6,170 feet with an asphalted surface. Wind patterns are consistently from the northeast at 45 degrees, with an average speed of 6.1 knots and occasional gusts up to 18 knots. Calm wind conditions occur approximately 3.6% of the time.

Approach Considerations

Runway 08/26 offers highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and a modest average crosswind of 3.7 knots. Visibility consistently averages 10 statute miles, with negligible instances of reduced visibility or fog. Pilots should anticipate stable approach conditions with minimal meteorological interference.

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.