Romeu Zema Airport

SBAX / AAX

Araxá, BR

Last Updated
Apr 23, 01:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 54 min ago
01:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
3 kt
Variable
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBAX 230100Z AUTO VRB03KT CAVOK 21/17 Q1020

Weather Briefing

VFR

Romeu Zema Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the variable directions at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 21°C (70°F) with a dewpoint of 17°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BAX
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
16/34 6,234 ft 98 ft ASP 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 - SBAX

4,258 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81%
MVFR
11.1%
IFR
3.9%
LIFR
4%

Romeu Zema Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6 knots. Temperatures typically range between 12°C and 34°C with an average of 23.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 1.6%
Direction Distribution:
E
32.7%
N
9.1%
S
8%
W
5.7%
NE
13.3%
NW
8.5%
SE
15.1%
SW
5.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.3°C
Range: 12°C to 34°C
12°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.5%

Best Months for VFR

October September April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 4,258 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Romeu Zema Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBAX
IATA Code: AAX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,276 ft MSL

Location

City: Araxá
Country: BR
Latitude: -19.563200°
Longitude: -46.960400°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 6,234 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Romeu Zema Airport

Overview

Romeu Zema Airport serves the city of Araxá in Brazil, situated at an elevation of 3276 ft MSL. The medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region, supporting various flight operations in central Brazil. Its single runway 16/34 extends 6234 feet with an asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at SBAX are predominantly favorable for visual flight, with 82.3% of observations reporting VFR conditions. The airport experiences consistent easterly winds averaging 6.7 knots, with temperature ranges from 12°C to 34°C. September through November offer the most stable flying conditions, characterized by high visibility and minimal meteorological restrictions.

Notable Features

Located at coordinates -19.563200, -46.960400, the airport is positioned in a region with moderate terrain characteristics. Pilots should note the relatively high elevation of 3276 ft, which can impact aircraft performance. The prevailing easterly winds and low frequency of calm conditions suggest generally stable atmospheric conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 16/34 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and an average crosswind of only 4.8 knots. Approaches benefit from consistent visibility averaging 10 statute miles and minimal fog occurrence (1%). Pilots can expect predictable approach conditions, particularly during the recommended VFR months of September through November.

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.