Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport

SBCX / CXJ

Caxias Do Sul, BR

Last Updated
Jun 9, 19:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 56 min ago
19:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
4 kt
120°
8 km
Visibility
1,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBCX 091900Z 12004KT 8000 VCFG FEW003 SCT010 BKN015 15/14 Q1017

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,472 ft
FEW 300 ft AGL
SCT 1,000 ft AGL
BKN 1,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,772 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,472 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,972 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 1,500 feet and 8 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-southeast (120°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 8 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. The ceiling is 1500 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 15°C (59°F) with a dewpoint of 14°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BCX
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
5,479 ft 98 ft ASP 134°
3.5 kt 2.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBCX

2,138 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
73.4%
MVFR
15%
IFR
5.5%
LIFR
6.1%

Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 73.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 5.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 41 knots. Temperatures typically range between 4°C and 34°C with an average of 21.5°C. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 17% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are November, January, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 5.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 41 kt
Calm Winds: 1%
Direction Distribution:
E
4.6%
N
14.4%
S
17.2%
W
4.9%
NE
19.6%
NW
14.4%
SE
8.4%
SW
15.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 21.5°C
Range: 4°C to 34°C
4°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 17%

Best Months for VFR

November January September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 2,138 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBCX
IATA Code: CXJ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,472 ft MSL

Location

City: Caxias Do Sul
Country: BR
Latitude: -29.197183°
Longitude: -51.187647°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 5,479 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport

Overview

Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport serves Caxias Do Sul, Brazil, positioned at an elevation of 2,472 feet above mean sea level. As a medium-sized airport with a single 5,479-foot asphalted runway (15/33), it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region's transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly visual flight rule (VFR) conditions, with 75.3% of observations supporting VFR operations. Wind patterns are consistently from the northeast at an average of 5.5 knots, with temperatures ranging from 10°C to 33°C and an average of 21.7°C. Pilots can expect optimal VFR conditions during November, September, and January.

Notable Features

Located at coordinates -29.197183, -51.187647, the airport sits in a region with moderate meteorological variability. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with occasional fog events occurring in approximately 14% of observations. The terrain and elevation suggest a potentially challenging environment requiring careful flight planning.

Approach Considerations

Runway 15/33 offers favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind of just 3.4 knots. Pilots should anticipate light to moderate wind conditions, with maximum recorded winds reaching 16 knots. The low percentage of instrument meteorological conditions (IFR/LIFR at 10.3%) generally supports predictable approach and departure operations.

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.