Coronel Adalberto Mendes da Silva Airport

SBCA / CAC

Cascavel, BR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 22 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
10 kt
40°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
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Raw METAR

METAR SBCA 040900Z 04010KT CAVOK 23/16 Q1015

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BCA
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
5,810 ft 148 ft ASP
3.4 kt 9.4 kt
110° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBCA

2,196 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
85.9%
MVFR
7.4%
IFR
2.8%
LIFR
3.9%

Coronel Adalberto Mendes da Silva Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 85.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 8.9 knots. Temperatures typically range between 8°C and 35°C with an average of 23.8°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, January, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 8.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 0%
Direction Distribution:
N
17.6%
NE
22.7%
E
12.1%
SE
6.4%
S
18.3%
SW
7.3%
W
6.3%
NW
9.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.8°C
Range: 8°C to 35°C
8°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.3%

Best Months for VFR

March January September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.1 kt

Statistics computed from 2,196 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Coronel Adalberto Mendes da Silva Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBCA
IATA Code: CAC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,481 ft MSL

Location

City: Cascavel
Country: BR
Latitude: -25.000323°
Longitude: -53.501208°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 5,810 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Coronel Adalberto Mendes da Silva Airport

Overview

Coronel Adalberto Mendes da Silva Airport serves Cascavel, Brazil as a medium-sized airport located at 2,481 feet above mean sea level. Positioned at coordinates -25.000323, -53.501208, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region's transportation needs. Its single runway 15/33 extends 5,810 feet with an asphalt surface, accommodating various aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions, with 84% of observations supporting clear flying conditions. Prevailing winds from the northeast at 45 degrees average 9.2 knots, with occasional gusts up to 27 knots. Temperature ranges from 8°C to 33°C, with an average of 23.2°C, creating generally stable atmospheric conditions for flight operations.

Notable Features

Situated at a significant elevation of 2,481 feet MSL, the airport's terrain may require specific performance considerations for aircraft. The location experiences minimal fog, with only 3.6% of observations reporting reduced visibility. Seasonal variations show September, January, and November as the most consistent months for favorable flying conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 15/33 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and an average crosswind of 6.2 knots. Pilots can expect good visibility, with an average of 10 statute miles and rare instances of visibility below 3 miles. The low frequency of IFR (3.5%) and LIFR (4.6%) conditions suggests generally reliable approach and landing environments.

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.