Tabatinga Airport

SBTT / TBT

Tabatinga, BR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 46 min ago
19:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
7 kt
350°
10+ km
Visibility
2,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBTT 041900Z 35007KT 9999 VCSH BKN022 FEW024TCU BKN070 27/23 Q1007

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 263 ft
BKN 2,200 ft AGL
FEW 2,400 ft AGL (TCU)
BKN 7,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,463 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (TCU)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,663 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,263 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SBTT 041640Z 0418/0518 16010KT 8000 BKN020 FEW030TCU TX32/0418Z TN23/0510Z TEMPO 0418/0422 33005KT 4000 TSRA BKN025 FEW030CB BECMG 0500/0502 SCT015 TEMPO 0506/0512 14005KT 4000 BR BKN005 TEMPO 0515/0518 33007KT 4500 TSRA BKN020 FEW030CB RMK PHN
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:46Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 160° 10 kt
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
00:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR
06:00Z TEMPO
+11h
IFR 140° 5 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 500 ft
Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BTT
12 ✈️
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
7,054 ft 98 ft ASP
4.5 kt 5.4 kt
130° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBTT

2,356 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
68.5%
MVFR
18.4%
IFR
9.4%
LIFR
3.7%

Tabatinga Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 68.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 4.5 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 26.7°C (range: 21°C to 34°C). The best months for VFR flying are September, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 4.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 2.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
14.3%
NE
5.8%
E
11.7%
SE
16.6%
S
12.6%
SW
10.5%
W
11.7%
NW
14.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.7°C
Range: 21°C to 34°C
21°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.4%

Best Months for VFR

September October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.6 kt

Statistics computed from 2,356 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tabatinga Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBTT
IATA Code: TBT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 263 ft MSL

Location

City: Tabatinga
Country: BR
Latitude: -4.255670°
Longitude: -69.935799°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 7,054 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Tabatinga Airport

Overview

Tabatinga Airport serves the tri-border region of Brazil, Colombia, and Peru, located in the western Amazon region. Situated at an elevation of 263 ft MSL, this medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure in a remote and geographically complex area. The airport supports regional connectivity and serves as an important gateway for both civilian and potentially official cross-border operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Tabatinga Airport are predominantly favorable for visual flight, with 70.5% of observations reporting VFR conditions. The prevailing southeastern winds at 135° average 4.5 knots, with occasional gusts up to 27 knots. Temperature remains consistently warm, averaging 26.8°C with a range between 21°C and 34°C, creating stable atmospheric conditions for most of the year.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway 12/30 extends 7,054 feet with an asphalt surface, oriented to optimize alignment with prevailing winds. Its geographical location in the Amazon basin means pilots should anticipate potential localized weather developments typical of tropical environments. The airport experiences minimal meteorological disruptions, with fog present in only 0.4% of observations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 12/30 demonstrates exceptional wind compatibility, with favorable wind conditions 100% of the time. Crosswind components average a modest 2.6 knots, offering comfortable approach and landing scenarios. September through November represent the optimal months for VFR flying, providing the most consistently clear and stable atmospheric conditions.

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.