Hercílio Luz International Airport

SBFL / FLN

Florianópolis, BR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 14:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 56 min ago
14:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
8 kt
360°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBFL 041400Z 36008KT 9999 FEW033 28/19 Q1013

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 16 ft
FEW 3,300 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,316 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SBFL 040900Z 0412/0512 35004KT 9999 SCT035 TX28/0417Z TN21/0508Z BECMG 0414/0416 05012KT BECMG 0422/0424 06004KT RMK PFP
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:55Z BASE
+0h
VFR 350° 4 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
22:00Z BECMG
+8h
VFR 60° 4 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BFL
14
32
3 ✈️
21

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
14/32 7,546 ft 148 ft ASP 159°
7.5 kt 2.9 kt
159° angle
✈️ 3/21
Active: 3
4,331 ft 148 ft CON 12°
6.9 kt 4.0 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 - SBFL

4,143 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79.8%
MVFR
12.9%
IFR
6.3%
LIFR
0.9%

Hercílio Luz International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 79.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 7.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.9 knots. Temperatures typically range between 11°C and 35°C with an average of 22.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, January, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 1.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
25.2%
NE
2.9%
E
13.1%
SE
14.5%
S
17%
SW
4.5%
W
9.4%
NW
12.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 22.9°C
Range: 11°C to 35°C
11°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

March January February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 4,143 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Hercílio Luz International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBFL
IATA Code: FLN
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 16 ft MSL

Location

City: Florianópolis
Country: BR
Latitude: -27.670279°
Longitude: -48.552502°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 7,546 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 3/21
Length: 4,331 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Hercílio Luz International Airport

Overview

Hercílio Luz International Airport serves Florianópolis, the capital of Santa Catarina state in southern Brazil. Located at coordinates -27.670279, -48.552502, the airport operates at a low elevation of 16 feet mean sea level and provides international and domestic air transportation services for the region.

Flying Conditions

Situated in a coastal environment, the airport experiences variable weather typical of southern Brazilian maritime regions. Pilots should anticipate potential wind shifts and marine layer developments, particularly during seasonal transition periods, which can impact visibility and approach conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: a primary 7,546-foot asphalt runway (14/32) and a secondary 4,331-foot concrete runway (3/21). Its coastal location near Florianópolis introduces potential wind gradient and thermal variations that pilots must carefully assess during approach and departure phases.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection will depend on prevailing wind conditions, with the longer 14/32 runway offering more flexibility for larger aircraft operations. The airport's relatively low elevation and dual-runway configuration provide multiple approach options, allowing pilots to select the most favorable runway based on current meteorological 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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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.