Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport

SBSJ / SJK

São José Dos Campos, BR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 52 min ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
2 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
3,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBSJ 041100Z VRB02KT 9999 SCT017 BKN030 19/17 Q1016

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,120 ft
SCT 1,700 ft AGL
BKN 3,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,820 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,120 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SBSJ 040900Z 0412/0424 VRB02KT 9999 BKN016 TX28/0418Z TN20/0424Z BECMG 0412/0414 SCT025 BECMG 0415/0417 24005KT BECMG 0418/0420 16005KT RMK PHP
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:51Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,600 ft
12:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR
15:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR 240° 5 kt
18:00Z BECMG
+7h
VFR 160° 5 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BSJ
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
16/34 8,780 ft 148 ft ASP 135° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBSJ

3,640 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
64.1%
MVFR
23.7%
IFR
9.9%
LIFR
2.3%

Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 64.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 6.4 knots. Temperatures typically range between 10°C and 36°C with an average of 22.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, December, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 6.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 2.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.6%
NE
14.9%
E
14.6%
SE
20.1%
S
16.9%
SW
6.6%
W
8.4%
NW
4.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 22.4°C
Range: 10°C to 36°C
10°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.6%

Best Months for VFR

March December September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 3,640 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBSJ
IATA Code: SJK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,120 ft MSL

Location

City: São José Dos Campos
Country: BR
Latitude: -23.229200°
Longitude: -45.861500°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 8,780 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport

Overview

Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport serves São José Dos Campos in Brazil, functioning as a medium-sized airport at an elevation of 2,120 feet MSL. The airport is strategically located at coordinates -23.229200, -45.861500, supporting regional aviation operations in the São Paulo state. Its single runway 16/34 provides a substantial 8,780-foot asphalt surface for aircraft movements.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at SBSJ are predominantly favorable for flying, with 65.8% of observations reporting VFR conditions. The airport experiences consistent southeastern winds averaging 6.7 knots, with a maximum recorded wind speed of 23 knots. Temperature ranges from 10°C to 36°C, with an average of 22.2°C, making it a relatively stable environment for aviation operations.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway 16/34 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage. Crosswinds average only 4.3 knots, indicating generally comfortable landing conditions. Visibility is consistently good, with an average of 10 statute miles and minimal instances of reduced visibility or fog.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect optimal VFR conditions during December, September, and January, which represent the airport's best flying months. The prevailing southeast winds at 135 degrees suggest runway 16/34 will typically offer the most favorable wind alignment for arrivals and departures. With calm conditions occurring only 2.2% of the time, wind considerations are generally predictable and manageable.

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.