Serafin Enoss Bertaso Airport

SBCH / XAP

Chapecó, BR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 57 min ago
19:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
32°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
6 kt
230°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBCH 041900Z 23006KT 9999 FEW030 32/17 Q1014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,154 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,154 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BCH
11
29 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 29
6,758 ft 148 ft ASP
3.0 kt 5.2 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBCH

2,878 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77%
MVFR
17.6%
IFR
2.1%
LIFR
3.3%

Serafin Enoss Bertaso Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 5.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 6.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 40 knots. Temperatures typically range between 9°C and 35°C with an average of 23°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, January, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 6.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 40 kt
Calm Winds: 1.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
11%
NE
18%
E
17.2%
SE
18.1%
S
9.5%
SW
7.6%
W
10.7%
NW
6.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 23°C
Range: 9°C to 35°C
9°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.7%

Best Months for VFR

March January November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 2,878 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Serafin Enoss Bertaso Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBCH
IATA Code: XAP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,154 ft MSL

Location

City: Chapecó
Country: BR
Latitude: -27.134199°
Longitude: -52.656601°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 6,758 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Serafin Enoss Bertaso Airport

Overview

Serafin Enoss Bertaso Airport serves the Chapecó region in southern Brazil, functioning as a medium-sized airport supporting regional transportation. Located at 2154 feet above mean sea level, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the surrounding Santa Catarina state. Its single runway (11/29) spans 6758 feet with an asphalt surface, accommodating various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at SBCH are predominantly VFR, with 76.5% of observations presenting favorable visual flying conditions. Southeastern winds prevailing at 135° average 6.8 knots, with occasional gusts up to 40 knots. Temperature ranges from 9°C to 35°C, averaging 22.4°C, which supports consistent flight operations throughout the year.

Notable Features

The airport's elevation at 2154 feet MSL suggests terrain interaction that pilots should consider during approach and departure procedures. Coordinates at -27.134199, -52.656601 place the airport in a region with potential terrain variations typical of southern Brazilian topography. Wind patterns demonstrate minimal calm conditions, with only 1.2% of observations showing no wind movement.

Approach Considerations

Runway 11/29 experiences favorable wind conditions 100% of the time, with an average crosswind of 3.9 knots. Pilots can expect optimal VFR conditions during January, November, and September. Visibility consistently averages 10 statute miles, with rare instances of reduced visibility, though 5.4% of observations may involve fog conditions.

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.