Tefé Airport

SBTF / TFF

Tefé, BR

Last Updated
Feb 13, 22:45Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 12 hours ago
22:45Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
9 kt
100°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI SBTF 132245Z 10009KT 9999 FEW007 26/25 Q1008

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 186 ft
FEW 700 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
886 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF SBTF 140240Z 1406/1418 14006KT 9999 SCT005 TN23/1409Z TX31/1417Z BECMG 1413/1415 09006KT SCT017 RMK PGX
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:35Z BASE
+0h
VFR 140° 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
13:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR 90° 6 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BTF
15
33 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 33
7,218 ft 148 ft ASP
5.8 kt 6.9 kt
130° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBTF

1,997 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
95%
MVFR
3%
IFR
1.7%
LIFR
0.4%

Tefé Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 95% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 4.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 13.9% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 22°C and 40°C with an average of 29.2°C. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 4.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 13.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.2%
NE
13.4%
E
20.7%
SE
11.1%
S
11.2%
SW
5%
W
6.2%
NW
9.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 29.2°C
Range: 22°C to 40°C
22°C 40°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

October September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 1,997 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tefé Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBTF
IATA Code: TFF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 186 ft MSL

Location

City: Tefé
Country: BR
Latitude: -3.382940°
Longitude: -64.724098°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 7,218 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Tefé Airport

Overview

Tefé Airport serves the municipality of Tefé in the Amazonas state of Brazil, located at coordinates -3.382940, -64.724098. As a medium-sized airport situated at 186 ft mean sea level, it provides critical transportation infrastructure in a remote Amazonian region. The airport supports regional and local aviation needs with its single 7,218 ft asphalt runway.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Tefé Airport are predominantly visual flight rules (VFR), with 95.3% of observations supporting clear flying conditions. The airport experiences consistent easterly winds averaging 4.7 knots, with occasional gusts up to 23 knots. Temperature ranges from 22°C to 40°C, with an average of 29.3°C, creating stable thermal conditions for most of the year.

Notable Features

The airport is positioned in the Amazon Basin, characterized by dense tropical terrain and potential challenging geographical features. Its elevation of 186 ft MSL provides relatively flat approach parameters compared to more mountainous regions. The airport's location suggests potential for rapid weather changes typical of tropical environments, despite the statistically low occurrence of adverse visibility conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 15/33 offers favorable wind alignment, with prevailing winds supporting 100% runway usability. Average crosswind components are minimal at 3.1 knots, facilitating predictable approaches. September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for pilots planning operations at this airport.

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.