Alexandre Castro e Silva Helipad

SSXF

Recife, BR

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Currently using: SBRF
Weather Source: Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (SBRF)
Distance: 2nm / 4km from SSXF

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
13:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
13kt
150°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SBRF 141300Z 15013KT 9999 SCT024 28/22 Q1017

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 199ft
SCT 2,400ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,400ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,599ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SBRF 140802Z 1412/1512 18005KT 9999 SCT020 TX28/1415Z TN24/1508Z BECMG 1412/1414 13006KT TEMPO 1414/1420 15015KT BECMG 1500/1502 17005KT RMK PGW
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:50Z BASE
+0h
VFR 180° 5kt
Visibility: 10+ km
14:00Z TEMPO
+1h
VFR 150° 15kt
00:00Z BECMG
+11h
VFR 170° 5kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SXF
18
36 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 36
59 ft 59 ft CON
↓ 11.3kt ↔ 6.5kt
150° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Alexandre Castro e Silva Helipad - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SSXF
Type: heliport
Status: active
Elevation: 199 ft MSL

Location

City: Recife
Country: BR
Latitude: -8.111772°
Longitude: -34.892798°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT2

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 59 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Alexandre Castro e Silva Helipad

Alexandre Castro e Silva Helipad (SSXF) is a helicopter landing facility located in Recife, BR. The facility operates at an elevation of 199 feet above sea level and primarily serves helicopter operations including emergency services, tourism, and transportation.

The facility features 1 runway (18/36) with CON surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

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