Araraquara Airport

SBAQ / AQA

Araraquara, BR

Last Updated
Apr 23, 02:00Z

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Weather Source: Campo Fontenelle (SBYS)
Distance: 45nm / 84km from SBAQ

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 3 hours ago
02:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
5 kt
200°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBYS 230200Z 20005KT CAVOK 17/15 Q1018

Weather Briefing

VFR

Araraquara Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies. Note: This observation is 3.5 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (200°) at 5 knots. Runway 17/35 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 17°C (63°F) with a dewpoint of 15°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. 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: Mist. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions with Mist between 05:00Z and 10:00Z.

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 SBYS 222100Z 2300/2312 18005KT 9999 FEW025 TN15/2308Z TX21/2311Z PROB30 2305/2310 4000 BR SCT010 RMK PAB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:27Z BASE
+0h
VFR 180° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BAQ
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
5,907 ft 99 ft ASP 186°
4.3 kt 2.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Araraquara Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBAQ
IATA Code: AQA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,334 ft MSL

Location

City: Araraquara
Country: BR
Latitude: -21.812000°
Longitude: -48.132999°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 5,907 ft
Width: 99 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Araraquara Airport

Overview

Araraquara Airport serves the city of Araraquara in São Paulo state, Brazil, functioning as a medium-sized regional aviation facility. Located at coordinates -21.812000, -48.132999, the airport operates at a significant elevation of 2334 feet above mean sea level, providing essential transportation infrastructure for the surrounding region.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation at 2334 ft MSL suggests potential temperature and density altitude variations that pilots should consider during performance calculations. Being situated in São Paulo state, the airport likely experiences typical Brazilian inland climate conditions with potential thermal variations throughout the year that could impact aircraft operations.

Notable Features

The airport features a single asphalt runway (17/35) measuring 5907 feet in length, which provides adequate operational capacity for medium-sized aircraft. Its geographical position in southeastern Brazil indicates a terrain context likely characterized by relatively moderate elevation changes and potential regional wind patterns.

Approach Considerations

Runway 17/35's orientation suggests potential crosswind considerations during approach and landing, with pilots needing to anticipate wind direction relative to the runway heading. The 5907-foot runway length provides sufficient distance for most medium-sized aircraft operations, requiring standard stabilized approach techniques consistent with the airport's elevation and runway characteristics.

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.