Romeu Zema Airport

SBAX / AAX

Araxá, BR

Last Updated
Mar 5, 13:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 37 min ago
13:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
8 kt
30°
10+ km
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBAX 051300Z 03008KT 9999 BKN020 25/19 Q1019

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,276 ft
BKN 2,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,276 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BAX
16 ✈️
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
6,234 ft 98 ft ASP
5.1 kt 6.1 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 - SBAX

3,224 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79.6%
MVFR
12%
IFR
4.5%
LIFR
3.9%

Romeu Zema Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 79.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.2 knots. Temperatures typically range between 12°C and 34°C with an average of 23.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 19 kt
Calm Winds: 1.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.3%
NE
13.3%
E
32.9%
SE
14.7%
S
7.6%
SW
6.4%
W
6%
NW
8.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.4°C
Range: 12°C to 34°C
12°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.1%

Best Months for VFR

October September March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt

Statistics computed from 3,224 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Romeu Zema Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBAX
IATA Code: AAX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,276 ft MSL

Location

City: Araxá
Country: BR
Latitude: -19.563200°
Longitude: -46.960400°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 6,234 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Romeu Zema Airport

Overview

Romeu Zema Airport serves the city of Araxá in Brazil, situated at an elevation of 3276 ft MSL. The medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region, supporting various flight operations in central Brazil. Its single runway 16/34 extends 6234 feet with an asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at SBAX are predominantly favorable for visual flight, with 82.3% of observations reporting VFR conditions. The airport experiences consistent easterly winds averaging 6.7 knots, with temperature ranges from 12°C to 34°C. September through November offer the most stable flying conditions, characterized by high visibility and minimal meteorological restrictions.

Notable Features

Located at coordinates -19.563200, -46.960400, the airport is positioned in a region with moderate terrain characteristics. Pilots should note the relatively high elevation of 3276 ft, which can impact aircraft performance. The prevailing easterly winds and low frequency of calm conditions suggest generally stable atmospheric conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 16/34 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and an average crosswind of only 4.8 knots. Approaches benefit from consistent visibility averaging 10 statute miles and minimal fog occurrence (1%). Pilots can expect predictable approach conditions, particularly during the recommended VFR months of September through November.

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

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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.