Prefeito Renato Moreira Airport

SBIZ / IMP

Imperatriz, BR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 46 min ago
21:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
3 kt
170°
10+ km
Visibility
8,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBIZ 042100Z 17003KT 9999 FEW015 BKN080 25/24 Q1007

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 430 ft
FEW 1,500 ft AGL
BKN 8,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,930 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,430 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SBIZ 041640Z 0418/0506 33005KT 9999 BKN020 FEW030TCU TX30/0418Z TN24/0506Z TEMPO 0418/0424 06005KT 4000 TSRA BKN020 FEW025CB BECMG 0500/0502 02005KT SCT012 RMK PHN
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:46Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 330° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
00:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR 20° 5 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BIZ
7
25 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 7/25
Active: 25
5,899 ft 148 ft ASP
0.5 kt 3.0 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 - SBIZ

2,968 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
82.7%
MVFR
16.5%
IFR
0.5%
LIFR
0.3%

Prefeito Renato Moreira Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 82.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 4.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperatures typically range between 20°C and 38°C with an average of 28.1°C. The best months for VFR flying are October, November, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 4.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 8.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
16.3%
NE
22.9%
E
22.4%
SE
6.8%
S
6.1%
SW
2.8%
W
5.7%
NW
8.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.1°C
Range: 20°C to 38°C
20°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

October November September

Statistics computed from 2,968 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Prefeito Renato Moreira Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBIZ
IATA Code: IMP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 430 ft MSL

Location

City: Imperatriz
Country: BR
Latitude: -5.531290°
Longitude: -47.459999°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 7/25
Length: 5,899 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Prefeito Renato Moreira Airport

Overview

Prefeito Renato Moreira Airport serves Imperatriz, Brazil, as a medium-sized regional airport situated at 430 feet above mean sea level. The airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the Maranhão state, supporting both commercial and general aviation operations in this central Brazilian region.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 84.9% of observed weather periods offering clear flying conditions. Temperature ranges from 20°C to 38°C with an average of 28.5°C, and wind patterns typically originate from the northeast at an average of 4.8 knots, with occasional gusts up to 32 knots. October, November, and September represent the most consistent VFR months for pilots.

Notable Features

Positioned at coordinates -5.531290, -47.459999, the airport features a single runway (7/25) measuring 5,899 feet with an asphalt surface. The airport's moderate elevation and geographic location suggest potential thermal and wind gradient considerations during approach and departure, particularly during the warmer months.

Approach Considerations

Given the predominant northeast wind direction, runway 07 may offer more favorable landing conditions in typical wind scenarios. Pilots should anticipate potential crosswind components and prepare for thermal activity common in this tropical latitude. The consistently high visibility (average 10 statute miles) provides reliable visual reference during approaches.

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.