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Weather Briefing
LIFRRio Amazonas Airport is currently reporting low IFR (LIFR) conditions with overcast skies at 9,000 feet and 1 km visibility.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the north-northwest (340°) at 4 knots.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is severely reduced to 1 km, likely due to fog, mist, or precipitation. Special VFR or an IFR clearance may be required. The ceiling is 2300 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 19°C (66°F) with a dewpoint of 19°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.
Pilot Recommendations
Current conditions require an instrument rating, IFR-equipped aircraft, and an IFR clearance. Check approach minimums carefully as conditions may be below CAT I ILS minimums. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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✈️ 12A/30D
Active: 30D
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5,052 ft | 82 ft | ASP | 119° |
↑ 3.1 kt
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↔ 2.6 kt
40° angle
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Weather Statistics - SESM
2,739 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026Flight Rules Distribution
Rio Amazonas Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 67.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 4.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 95 knots. Temperatures typically range between 17°C and 33°C with an average of 23°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, December.
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Statistics computed from 2,739 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.
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About Rio Amazonas Airport
Rio Amazonas Airport (SESM/PTZ) is located in Shell Mera, EC at an elevation of 3,465 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (12A/30D), with the longest at 5,052 feet.
Weather Profile
With VFR conditions only 67.8% of the time based on 2,739 observations, SESM requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 10.7% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.
Wind Patterns & Runway Selection
Prevailing winds at SESM come from the N (0°) with an average speed of 4.3 knots and recorded gusts up to 95 knots. Runway 12A/30D offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.
Seasonal Considerations
The best months for VFR operations are September, October, December, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 17°C (63°F) to 33°C (91°F), averaging 23°C (73°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 0.18 to 30.21 inHg (6-1023 hPa).
Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 2,739 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.
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