Bartolomeu Lisandro Airport

SBCP / CAW

Campos dos Goytacazes, BR

Last Updated
Apr 22, 17:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 52 min ago
17:00Z

🌇 Dusk
VFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
5 kt
90°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBCP 221700Z 09005KT 9999 SCT025 31/18 Q1015

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 59 ft
SCT 2,500 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,559 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Bartolomeu Lisandro Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 2,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (90°) at 5 knots. Runway 07/25 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 2,500 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 31°C (88°F) with a dewpoint of 18°C, indicating relatively dry conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 12 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 12:00Z and 00:00Z.

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.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SBCP 220801Z 2212/2224 29005KT 9999 SCT020 TX30/2217Z TN21/2224Z TEMPO 2212/2224 16013KT RMK PGW
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:52Z BASE
+0h
VFR 290° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BCP
07
25 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
5,066 ft 148 ft ASPH
4.7 kt 1.7 kt
160° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBCP

2,805 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
76.3%
MVFR
20.7%
IFR
2.9%
LIFR
0.1%

Bartolomeu Lisandro Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 76.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 9.1 knots. Temperatures typically range between 16°C and 37°C with an average of 27.1°C. The best months for VFR flying are February, September, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 9.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 0.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
10%
NE
12.2%
E
36.9%
SE
6.3%
S
11.4%
SW
14.1%
W
4.4%
NW
4.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.1°C
Range: 16°C to 37°C
16°C 37°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

February September April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt

Statistics computed from 2,805 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bartolomeu Lisandro Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBCP
IATA Code: CAW
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 59 ft MSL

Location

City: Campos dos Goytacazes
Country: BR
Latitude: -21.698299°
Longitude: -41.301701°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 5,066 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASPH
ILS: No

About Bartolomeu Lisandro Airport

Overview

Bartolomeu Lisandro Airport serves Campos dos Goytacazes in Brazil, functioning as a medium-sized regional airport at 59 feet mean sea level. Located at coordinates -21.698299, -41.301701, the airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the surrounding region, supporting various aviation operations with its single runway.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at SBCP demonstrate predominantly favorable VFR flying environments, with 73.6% of observations indicating good visual flight conditions. The airport experiences consistent easterly winds averaging 9.9 knots, with temperatures ranging from 16°C to 37°C and an average of 26.4°C. September, November, and December represent the most reliable months for consistent VFR operations.

Notable Features

The single runway 07/25 is 5,066 feet of asphalt surface, oriented east-west. Wind data indicates 100% favorable wind conditions for this runway, with an average crosswind component of only 4.5 knots. The low elevation and consistent wind patterns contribute to predictable approach and departure conditions.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect highly stable approach conditions with excellent visibility averaging 10 statute miles and minimal risk of low ceilings or fog. The prevailing easterly winds at 90 degrees suggest runway 07 and runway 25 will both offer comfortable landing options with minimal wind interference. The low crosswind average supports confident aircraft handling during arrivals and departures.

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
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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.