Presidente Prudente Airport

SBDN / PPB

Presidente Prudente, BR

Last Updated
May 15, 02:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
02:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
5 kt
110°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBDN 150200Z 11005KT 9999 FEW045 21/15 Q1018

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,477 ft
FEW 4,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,977 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Presidente Prudente Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 4,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 1.1 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-southeast (110°) at 5 knots. Runway 12/30 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 4,500 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 21°C (70°F) with a dewpoint of 15°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 12 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Thunderstorm Rain. There is a 40% probability of IFR conditions with Thunderstorm Rain between 08:00Z and 12:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. 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 SBDN 142200Z 1500/1512 18005KT 9999 SCT045 TX20/1500Z TN18/1508Z BECMG 1502/1504 14008KT OVC032 BECMG 1504/1506 VCSH OVC032 FEW045TCU PROB40 TEMPO 1508/1512 4000 TSRA SCT009 BKN020 FEW045CB RMK PHH
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:06Z BASE
+0h
VFR 180° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
04:00Z BECMG
+1h
MVFR
Ceiling: 3,200 ft
08:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+5h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Thunderstorm Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BDN
12 ✈️
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
6,923 ft 115 ft ASP 137°
4.9 kt 0.9 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBDN

5,564 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
91.4%
MVFR
4.7%
IFR
2.8%
LIFR
1.1%

Presidente Prudente Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 91.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.8 knots. Temperature extremes range from 6°C to 39°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, April, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 8.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.1%
NE
14.9%
E
33.2%
SE
14.9%
S
5.6%
SW
5%
W
6.3%
NW
3.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.3°C
Range: 6°C to 39°C
6°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.2%

Best Months for VFR

September April January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 5,564 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Presidente Prudente Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBDN
IATA Code: PPB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,477 ft MSL

Location

City: Presidente Prudente
Country: BR
Latitude: -22.175100°
Longitude: -51.424599°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 6,923 ft
Width: 115 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Presidente Prudente Airport

Overview

Presidente Prudente Airport serves the São Paulo state region in Brazil, located at coordinates -22.175100, -51.424599 with an elevation of 1477 ft MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Presidente Prudente municipal area and surrounding regions.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions are predominantly VFR, with 92.2% of METAR observations indicating visual flight rules. The airport experiences consistent eastern winds averaging 7.6 knots, with temperatures ranging from 12°C to 39°C and an average of 25.2°C. Pilots can expect excellent visibility, with an average of 10 statute miles and minimal instances of restricted visibility.

Notable Features

The single runway 12/30 is 6923 feet long with an asphalt surface, strategically oriented to align with prevailing easterly winds. Wind data indicates 100% runway favorability, with an average crosswind component of only 3.8 knots. Calm wind conditions occur approximately 6.1% of the time.

Approach Considerations

September, January, and November represent the best months for VFR operations, offering optimal flying conditions. Runway 12/30 provides consistent wind alignment, minimizing crosswind challenges. Pilots should anticipate stable approach conditions with high probability of visual meteorological conditions throughout the year.

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.