Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport

SBJP / JPA

João Pessoa, BR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 40 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
3 kt
240°
10+ km
Visibility
2,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBJP 041000Z 24003KT 9999 BKN026 26/24 Q1011

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 217 ft
BKN 2,600 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,817 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SBJP 040800Z 0412/0512 02005KT 9999 SCT020 TX30/0415Z TN24/0506Z BECMG 0414/0416 05010KT SCT025 BECMG 0502/0504 27005KT SCT020 BECMG 0510/0512 02005KT RMK PHD
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:40Z BASE
+0h
VFR 20° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
14:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR 50° 10 kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BJP
16
34 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 34
8,251 ft 148 ft ASP
0.5 kt 3.0 kt
100° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBJP

3,962 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78%
MVFR
20.1%
IFR
1.8%
LIFR
0.1%

Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 78% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 1.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 8 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 26.5°C (range: 20°C to 32°C). The best months for VFR flying are November, January, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 3.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
1.4%
NE
10.4%
E
47.2%
SE
20.7%
S
11.7%
SW
3%
W
1.8%
NW
0.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.5°C
Range: 20°C to 32°C
20°C 32°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

November January September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6 kt

Statistics computed from 3,962 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBJP
IATA Code: JPA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 217 ft MSL

Location

City: João Pessoa
Country: BR
Latitude: -7.148691°
Longitude: -34.950554°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+2

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 8,251 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport

Overview

Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport serves João Pessoa, located in northeastern Brazil. Situated at 217 ft MSL with coordinates -7.148691, -34.950554, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region. The single runway 16/34 extends 8,251 feet with an asphalt surface, accommodating various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data indicates predominantly favorable VFR conditions, with 78.8% of observations supporting visual flight rules. Winds consistently blow from the east (90°) at an average of 8.4 knots, with occasional gusts up to 22 knots. Temperature remains stable, averaging 26.4°C with a moderate range between 20°C and 32°C, supporting consistent operational conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's elevation and coastal location suggest minimal terrain complications for approach and departure. Winds demonstrate remarkable consistency, with 100% favorable wind conditions for runway 16/34 and an average crosswind of only 6.3 knots. Visibility consistently remains excellent, with an average of 10 statute miles and no recorded instances of restricted visibility.

Approach Considerations

November, September, and December represent the most favorable months for VFR operations, offering optimal flying conditions. Runway 16/34 provides excellent wind alignment, minimizing crosswind challenges for pilots. With calm wind conditions occurring only 2.3% of the time, pilots can expect predictable and stable approach environments.

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.