Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport

SBIL / IOS

Ilhéus, BR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 01:00Z

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Weather Source: Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport (SBIL)
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Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 8 hours ago
01:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
5 kt
210°
10+ km
Visibility
7,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBIL 040100Z 21005KT 9999 FEW025 BKN070 26/24 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 15 ft
FEW 2,500 ft AGL
BKN 7,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,515 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,015 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SBIL 040430Z 0406/0418 23005KT 8000 SCT016 TN25/0408Z TX27/0417Z BECMG 0406/0408 27006KT BECMG 0412/0414 20004KT SCT022 BECMG 0415/0417 18008KT RMK PHG
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:23Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 230° 5 kt
Visibility: 8 km
12:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR 200° 4 kt
15:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR 180° 8 kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BIL
11
29 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 29
5,174 ft 148 ft ASP
0.9 kt 4.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBIL

2,678 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
88.1%
MVFR
11.1%
IFR
0.7%
LIFR
0.1%

Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 88.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 98 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27.1°C (range: 19°C to 32°C). The best months for VFR flying are February, September, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 98 kt
Calm Winds: 0.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.4%
NE
24%
E
30.4%
SE
12.5%
S
13.2%
SW
7%
W
4.1%
NW
3.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.1°C
Range: 19°C to 32°C
19°C 32°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

February September December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 2,678 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBIL
IATA Code: IOS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 15 ft MSL

Location

City: Ilhéus
Country: BR
Latitude: -14.815929°
Longitude: -39.033458°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 5,174 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

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About Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport

Overview

Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport serves the coastal city of Ilhéus in Brazil, positioned at an elevation of 15 feet mean sea level. The medium-sized airport supports regional aviation needs in the Bahia state, situated at coordinates -14.815929, -39.033458 with a single runway 11/29 measuring 5,174 feet of asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at this airport are predominantly VFR, with 87.7% of observations showing clear flight rules. The prevailing winds are from the east at 90° with an average speed of 7.5 knots, occasionally reaching up to 98 knots. Temperature remains consistently warm, averaging 26.8°C with a range between 19°C and 31°C, creating stable flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's low elevation and coastal location suggest minimal terrain challenges for approach and departure. Calm wind conditions are rare, with only 0.8% of observations showing no wind movement. The statistical data indicates exceptional visibility, with an average of 10 statute miles and no reported instances of visibility below 3 miles.

Approach Considerations

Runway 11/29 offers favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of just 4.9 knots. Pilots can expect optimal VFR conditions during September, December, and January. The minimal meteorological variations and consistent wind patterns make this a relatively straightforward airport for most instrument-rated pilots.

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.