Cataratas International Airport

SBFI / IGU

Foz do Iguaçu, BR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 41 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
5 kt
120°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBFI 041000Z 12005KT CAVOK 23/20 Q1012

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SBFI 040900Z 0412/0512 10008KT CAVOK TX35/0418Z TN21/0509Z BECMG 0415/0416 09005KT 9999 FEW030 BECMG 0421/0423 CAVOK RMK PFM
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:41Z BASE
+0h
VFR 100° 8 kt
Visibility: >10km
15:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR 90° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
21:00Z BECMG
+11h
VFR
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BFI
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
7,201 ft 148 ft ASP 130°
4.3 kt 2.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBFI

4,239 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83%
MVFR
10.1%
IFR
4.2%
LIFR
2.7%

Cataratas International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 83% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 5.8 knots. Temperatures typically range between 8°C and 38°C with an average of 24.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, February, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 5.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 2.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
14%
NE
15.4%
E
23.4%
SE
12.6%
S
15.7%
SW
9%
W
4%
NW
2.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 24.3°C
Range: 8°C to 38°C
8°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 5.3%

Best Months for VFR

March February September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 4,239 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Cataratas International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBFI
IATA Code: IGU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 786 ft MSL

Location

City: Foz do Iguaçu
Country: BR
Latitude: -25.594167°
Longitude: -54.489444°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 7,201 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Cataratas International Airport

Overview

Cataratas International Airport serves Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, positioned at an elevation of 786 feet MSL. The medium-sized airport supports regional and national aviation operations, strategically located near the significant tri-border area between Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at SBFI are predominantly VFR, with 80.5% of observations indicating good flying conditions. Temperatures range from 8°C to 36°C with an average of 23.5°C, and wind patterns are consistently from the east at an average of 6.1 knots. September, January, and November offer the most stable VFR flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (15/33) measuring 7,201 feet with an asphalt surface. Situated at coordinates -25.594167, -54.489444, the airport's surrounding terrain likely influences local wind patterns and approach characteristics. Crosswinds average 4.3 knots, with wind direction favorable for runway operations 100% of the time.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect generally stable approach conditions with consistent easterly winds. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with only 5.4% of observations reporting fog. The runway alignment and prevailing wind conditions suggest minimal wind-related approach challenges for most operations.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.