Tefé Airport

SBTF / TFF

Tefé, BR

Last Updated
May 24, 22:45Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 9 hours ago
22:45Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
3 kt
270°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI SBTF 242245Z 27003KT 9999 SCT013 SCT100 26/24 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 186 ft
SCT 1,300 ft AGL
SCT 10,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,486 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,186 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Tefé Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 1,300 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 8.8 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (270°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 1,300 ft, scattered at 10,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 24°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 12 hours. Conditions are expected to remain MVFR throughout the forecast period. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast between 13:00Z and 16:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. 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 SBTF 250250Z 2506/2518 19006KT 9000 FEW005 BKN015 TN22/2509Z TX27/2517Z TEMPO 2513/2516 TS BKN020 FEW030CB RMK PGX
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:31Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 190° 6 kt
Visibility: 9 km
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
13:00Z TEMPO
+6h
MVFR
Ceiling: 2,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BTF
15
33 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 33
7,218 ft 148 ft ASP
1.5 kt 2.6 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBTF

3,260 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
94.6%
MVFR
3.3%
IFR
1.7%
LIFR
0.3%

Tefé Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 94.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 4.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.5% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 22°C and 40°C with an average of 29°C. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 4.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 10.5%
Direction Distribution:
E
23.1%
N
8.6%
S
13.1%
W
5.7%
NE
12.1%
NW
7.4%
SE
14.2%
SW
5.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 29°C
Range: 22°C to 40°C
22°C 40°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

October September April

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 3,260 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tefé Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBTF
IATA Code: TFF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 186 ft MSL

Location

City: Tefé
Country: BR
Latitude: -3.382940°
Longitude: -64.724098°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 7,218 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Tefé Airport

Overview

Tefé Airport serves the municipality of Tefé in the Amazonas state of Brazil, located at coordinates -3.382940, -64.724098. As a medium-sized airport situated at 186 ft mean sea level, it provides critical transportation infrastructure in a remote Amazonian region. The airport supports regional and local aviation needs with its single 7,218 ft asphalt runway.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Tefé Airport are predominantly visual flight rules (VFR), with 95.3% of observations supporting clear flying conditions. The airport experiences consistent easterly winds averaging 4.7 knots, with occasional gusts up to 23 knots. Temperature ranges from 22°C to 40°C, with an average of 29.3°C, creating stable thermal conditions for most of the year.

Notable Features

The airport is positioned in the Amazon Basin, characterized by dense tropical terrain and potential challenging geographical features. Its elevation of 186 ft MSL provides relatively flat approach parameters compared to more mountainous regions. The airport's location suggests potential for rapid weather changes typical of tropical environments, despite the statistically low occurrence of adverse visibility conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 15/33 offers favorable wind alignment, with prevailing winds supporting 100% runway usability. Average crosswind components are minimal at 3.1 knots, facilitating predictable approaches. September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for pilots planning operations at this airport.

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.