Presidente João Suassuna Airport

SBKG / CPV

Campina Grande, BR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 41 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
7 kt
70°
10+ km
Visibility
700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBKG 041000Z 07007KT 9999 BKN007 23/22 Q1013

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,646 ft
BKN 700 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,346 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SBKG 040300Z 0406/0418 05010KT 9999 SCT015 TN22/0406Z TX30/0416Z PROB30 0406/0409 BKN010 BECMG 0416/0418 11010KT SCT025 RMK PHD
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:41Z BASE
+0h
VFR 50° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
16:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR 110° 10 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BKG
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
5,135 ft 138 ft ASP
1.2 kt 6.9 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 - SBKG

3,897 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
64.6%
MVFR
28.9%
IFR
6.3%
LIFR
0.2%

Presidente João Suassuna Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 64.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 6.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 9.8 knots. Temperatures typically range between 18°C and 34°C with an average of 24.7°C. The best months for VFR flying are November, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 9.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 0.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.4%
NE
8.1%
E
69.4%
SE
17.6%
S
1.2%
SW
2.7%
W
0.3%
NW
0.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 24.7°C
Range: 18°C to 34°C
18°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

November September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.4 kt

Statistics computed from 3,897 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Presidente João Suassuna Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBKG
IATA Code: CPV
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,646 ft MSL

Location

City: Campina Grande
Country: BR
Latitude: -7.269662°
Longitude: -35.896057°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+2

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 5,135 ft
Width: 138 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Presidente João Suassuna Airport

Overview

Presidente João Suassuna Airport serves Campina Grande, Brazil, as a medium-sized regional airport situated at an elevation of 1,646 feet MSL. Located at coordinates -7.269662, -35.896057, the airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for the Paraíba state region. Its single runway 15/33 extends 5,135 feet and is asphalted, supporting various general aviation and regional operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at SBKG are predominantly visual flight rules (VFR), with 66.1% of observations supporting clear flying conditions. Prevailing winds from the east (90 degrees) average 10.3 knots, with occasional peaks up to 20 knots. Temperature ranges between 18°C and 33°C, averaging 24.7°C, which generally provides stable atmospheric conditions for most flight operations.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical position in northeastern Brazil presents a relatively stable meteorological environment with minimal meteorological disruptions. Statistical data indicates extremely low occurrences of challenging weather, with fog present in only 0.3% of observations and visibility consistently averaging 10 statute miles. Runway 15/33 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect optimal VFR conditions during September, October, and November, which represent the most consistent flying months. Runway 15/33 experiences an average crosswind of 7.6 knots, which is generally manageable for most aircraft categories. The airport's elevation and wind characteristics suggest relatively straightforward approach and departure procedures with minimal complex meteorological interventions.

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.