Senador Nilo Coelho Airport

SBPL / PNZ

Petrolina, BR

Last Updated
Mar 5, 07:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 29 min ago
07:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
3 kt
90°
10+ km
Visibility
1,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBPL 050700Z 09003KT 9999 -RA BKN015 OVC070 24/24 Q1011 RERA

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,263 ft
BKN 1,500 ft AGL
OVC 7,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,763 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,263 ft AMSL
QNH
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
969 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,263 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,331 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,714 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SBPL 050406Z 0506/0606 12005KT 8000 SCT020 TX29/0518Z TN22/0606Z TEMPO 0506/0512 25005KT 4000 RA BKN010 BECMG 0512/0514 05005KT BECMG 0521/0523 21005KT BECMG 0603/0605 12005KT RMK PHI
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:28Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 120° 5 kt
Visibility: 8 km
12:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR 50° 5 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BPL
13
31 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
9,055 ft 148 ft ASP
2.3 kt 1.9 kt
140° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBPL

3,953 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
86.9%
MVFR
12.9%
IFR
0.2%
LIFR
0%

Senador Nilo Coelho Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 86.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.4 knots. Temperatures typically range between 18°C and 38°C with an average of 28.5°C. The best months for VFR flying are December, November, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 1.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.4%
NE
7.6%
E
40.1%
SE
37.4%
S
3.4%
SW
1.9%
W
3.4%
NW
2.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.5°C
Range: 18°C to 38°C
18°C 38°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

December November January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.9 kt

Statistics computed from 3,953 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Senador Nilo Coelho Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBPL
IATA Code: PNZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,263 ft MSL

Location

City: Petrolina
Country: BR
Latitude: -9.362422°
Longitude: -40.569098°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 9,055 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Senador Nilo Coelho Airport

Overview

Senador Nilo Coelho Airport serves the Petrolina region in northeastern Brazil, positioned at an elevation of 1263 ft MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the São Francisco Valley, supporting regional transportation and economic connectivity in this semi-arid landscape.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly excellent visual flying conditions, with 87.6% of observations reporting VFR weather. Southeast winds averaging 8 knots dominate, with maximum recorded speeds of 19 knots. Temperature variability is significant, ranging from 18°C to 38°C with an average of 28.7°C, potentially impacting aircraft performance.

Notable Features

Located at coordinates -9.362422, -40.569098, the airport features a substantial 9055-foot asphaltic runway (13/31) capable of handling medium-sized aircraft. The region's geographical position in Brazil's interior suggests potential for thermal variations and localized wind patterns that pilots should anticipate during approach and departure.

Approach Considerations

Runway 13/31 enjoys highly favorable wind conditions, with 100% wind alignment and minimal average crosswind at 2.9 knots. December, November, and January represent the most consistent VFR months, offering optimal flying conditions for pilots operating in this region. Careful attention to temperature and wind parameters is recommended for safe operations.

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.