Aracaju - Santa Maria International Airport

SBAR / AJU

Aracaju, BR

Last Updated
May 15, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 8 min ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
6 kt
230°
10+ km
Visibility
5,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBAR 151100Z 23006KT 9999 FEW018 BKN055 26/23 Q1017

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 139 ft
FEW 1,800 ft AGL
BKN 5,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,939 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
5,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,639 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Aracaju - Santa Maria International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 5,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (230°) at 6 knots. Runway 30 is favored with a 2-knot headwind and 6-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 5500 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 23°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SBAR 150440Z 1506/1606 15010KT 9999 SCT025 TN24/1508Z TX30/1515Z BECMG 1602/1604 24005KT 6000 BKN016 RMK PFV
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:07Z BASE
+0h
VFR 150° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BAR
12
30 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
7,218 ft 148 ft ASP
2.1 kt 5.6 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBAR

5,762 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
87.3%
MVFR
10.4%
IFR
2%
LIFR
0.3%

Aracaju - Santa Maria International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 87.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 8.8 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27.2°C (range: 21°C to 34°C). The best months for VFR flying are December, March, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 8.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 0.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.3%
NE
11.6%
E
56.9%
SE
20.3%
S
3.6%
SW
1%
W
1.8%
NW
2.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.2°C
Range: 21°C to 34°C
21°C 34°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

December March November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 5,762 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Aracaju - Santa Maria International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBAR
IATA Code: AJU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 139 ft MSL

Location

City: Aracaju
Country: BR
Latitude: -10.984000°
Longitude: -37.070301°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+2

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 7,218 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Aracaju - Santa Maria International Airport

Overview

Aracaju - Santa Maria International Airport serves the capital city of Sergipe state in northeastern Brazil. Located at 139 feet above mean sea level with coordinates -10.984000, -37.070301, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region. The airport features a single runway (12/30) measuring 7,218 feet with an asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at SBAR are predominantly favorable for flying, with 88.2% of observations indicating Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions. The prevailing wind comes from the east at an average of 9.5 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 19 knots. Temperature ranges between 21°C and 34°C, with an average of 26.8°C, creating generally stable atmospheric conditions for aviation operations.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic position in northeastern Brazil contributes to its consistent weather patterns. Runway 12/30 experiences favorable wind conditions 100% of the time, with an average crosswind of just 4.9 knots. Visibility consistently remains excellent, with an average of 10 statute miles and no recorded instances of visibility below 3 miles.

Approach Considerations

December, November, and January represent the best VFR months for operations at SBAR. Pilots can expect minimal meteorological challenges, with only 1.6% of observations indicating Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions and a negligible 0.1% reporting Low IFR. The consistent eastern winds make approaches to runway 12/30 particularly predictable and comfortable for most aircraft.

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.