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Weather Briefing
VFRSão Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 4,600 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 14.7 hours old and conditions may have changed.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the east-southeast (110°) at 2 knots.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 4,600 ft.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 32°C (90°F) with a dewpoint of 24°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.
Pilot Recommendations
Conditions are favorable for visual flight.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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✈️ 5/23
Active: 23
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8,530 ft | 148 ft | ASP | 0° |
↓ 1.0 kt
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↔ 1.7 kt
120° angle
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Weather Statistics - SBUA
1,443 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026Flight Rules Distribution
São Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 76.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 3.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 3.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 33 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 28.6°C (range: 22°C to 37°C). The best months for VFR flying are September, October, December.
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Statistics computed from 1,443 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.
São Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport - Airport Information
Airport Details
Location
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About São Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport
Overview
São Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport serves the municipality located in the northwestern region of Amazonas state, Brazil, near the border with Colombia and Venezuela. The airport is strategically positioned in a remote area of the Amazon rainforest, providing critical transportation infrastructure for this isolated region. As a medium-sized airport with a substantial 8,530-foot asphalt runway, it supports regional and potentially some commercial air services.
Flying Conditions
Weather conditions at São Gabriel da Cachoeira are predominantly favorable for visual flight operations, with 77.4% of observations reporting VFR conditions. Easterly winds averaging 3.2 knots with occasional peaks up to 13 knots characterize the airport's wind profile. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from 22°C to 37°C with an average of 28.4°C, which pilots should consider for performance calculations. September, October, and December emerge as the most consistently clear months for flying.
Notable Features
The airport's elevation of 249 feet mean sea level places it in a relatively low-altitude terrain context typical of the Amazon basin. Its geographical location suggests potential for challenging environmental conditions, including dense tropical vegetation and potential thunderstorm development. The airport's coordinate positioning at -0.148350, -66.985500 indicates its proximity to significant wilderness areas with limited surrounding infrastructure.
Approach Considerations
Given the prevailing easterly winds at 90 degrees, runway 23 might offer more favorable wind alignment for approaches. Pilots should anticipate consistent visibility around 10 statute miles, with extremely rare instances of reduced visibility. The low occurrence of IFR (1.5%) and LIFR (0.8%) conditions suggests that visual approaches will be the norm for most operations at this airport.
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