Lagoa Santa Air Base

SBLS

Lagoa Santa, BR

Last Updated
Apr 29, 01:00Z

Military Airport

Restricted

This is a military aerodrome. Civil aircraft access may be restricted or require prior authorization. Consult the applicable AIP for current access procedures.

Consult the applicable national AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 4 hours ago
01:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
5 kt
130°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBLS 290100Z 13005KT CAVOK 22/17 Q1019

Weather Briefing

VFR

Lagoa Santa Air Base is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies. Note: This observation is 4.2 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southeast (130°) at 5 knots. Runway 13/31 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 22°C (72°F) with a dewpoint of 17°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

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
BLS
13
31 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
6,037 ft 98 ft ASP
5.0 kt 0.0 kt
180° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBLS

3,713 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83.7%
MVFR
9.6%
IFR
3.9%
LIFR
2.8%

Lagoa Santa Air Base enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 83.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 6.3 knots. Temperatures typically range between 12°C and 34°C with an average of 23.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 6.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 0.5%
Direction Distribution:
E
12.3%
N
9.5%
S
14.5%
W
4.1%
NE
5.7%
NW
4.4%
SE
46.6%
SW
2.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.9°C
Range: 12°C to 34°C
12°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.2%

Best Months for VFR

October September April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.2 kt

Statistics computed from 3,713 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Lagoa Santa Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBLS
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,795 ft MSL

Location

City: Lagoa Santa
Country: BR
Latitude: -19.661751°
Longitude: -43.897404°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 6,037 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Lagoa Santa Air Base

Lagoa Santa Air Base is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the BR AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Lagoa Santa Air Base (SBLS) is located in Lagoa Santa, BR at an elevation of 2,795 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (13/31), with the longest at 6,037 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 3,713 weather observations shows SBLS maintains VFR conditions 83.7% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 9.6% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 6.7% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at SBLS come from the SE (135°) with an average speed of 6.3 knots. Calm winds are rare (0.5%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 13/31 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.2 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are October, September, April, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 12°C (54°F) to 34°C (93°F), averaging 23.9°C (75°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 10.08 to 10.22 inHg (341-346 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 3,713 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.