Paulo Afonso Airport

SBUF / PAV

Paulo Afonso, BR

Last Updated
Mar 5, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 41 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
6 kt
130°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBUF 051000Z AUTO 13006KT CAVOK 24/21 Q1013

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BUF
14
32 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
5,906 ft 148 ft ASP
5.9 kt 1.0 kt
170° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBUF

3,190 observations | Oct 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
85.9%
MVFR
13.3%
IFR
0.8%
LIFR
0.1%

Paulo Afonso Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 85.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 8.7 knots. Temperatures typically range between 21°C and 38°C with an average of 28.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 8.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 0.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.6%
NE
1.5%
E
25.1%
SE
57.6%
S
7.5%
SW
1.1%
W
1.2%
NW
2.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.4°C
Range: 21°C to 38°C
21°C 38°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

January February December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 3,190 METAR observations (Oct 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Paulo Afonso Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBUF
IATA Code: PAV
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 883 ft MSL

Location

City: Paulo Afonso
Country: BR
Latitude: -9.400880°
Longitude: -38.250599°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 5,906 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Paulo Afonso Airport

Overview

Paulo Afonso Airport serves the city of Paulo Afonso in Brazil, located at coordinates -9.400880, -38.250599 with an elevation of 883 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the northeastern region of Brazil, supporting regional transportation and local operational needs.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 85.2% of observations showing clear weather suitable for visual flight. Winds are consistently from the southeast (135°) at an average of 9.3 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 20 knots. Temperature ranges significantly from 21°C to 38°C, with an average of 28.5°C, indicating potential thermal variations pilots should anticipate.

Notable Features

The single runway (14/32) is 5,906 feet long with an asphalt surface, providing substantial length for medium-sized aircraft operations. The airport's geographical position suggests a relatively stable meteorological environment, with minimal fog occurrences and consistent visibility averaging 10 statute miles. January, November, and December represent the most favorable VFR months for operations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 14/32 demonstrates highly favorable wind conditions, with 100% wind alignment and an average crosswind of just 3.2 knots. Pilots can expect minimal wind-related approach challenges, particularly during the peak VFR months. The consistent southeast wind pattern provides predictable landing and takeoff conditions for most aircraft operating at this facility.

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.