Canoas Air Force Base

SBCO / QNS

Porto Alegre, BR

Last Updated
Nov 3, 02:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
02:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
4kt
120°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBCO 030200Z 12004KT 9999 FEW015 FEW040TCU SCT080 18/16 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 26ft
FEW 1,500ft AGL
FEW 4,000ft AGL (TCU)
SCT 8,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,526ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (TCU)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,026ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
8,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,026ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SBCO 022100Z 0300/0312 13010KT 9999 FEW035 TN17/0308Z TX20/0312Z BECMG 0304/0306 15009KT 9999 -RA BKN025 FEW030TCU TEMPO 0307/0312 14009KT 5000 TSRA BKN015 FEW035CB RMK PAC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:11Z BASE
+0h
VFR 130° 10kt
Visibility: 10+ km
07:00Z TEMPO
+1h
MVFR 140° 9kt
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 1,500ft
Thunderstorm Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BCO
13
31 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
9,026 ft 148 ft ASP
↓ 3.9kt ↔ 0.7kt
170° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Canoas Air Force Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBCO
IATA Code: QNS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 26 ft MSL

Location

City: Porto Alegre
Country: BR
Latitude: -29.945928°
Longitude: -51.144413°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT3

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 9,026 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Canoas Air Force Base

Canoas Air Force Base (SBCO/QNS) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Porto Alegre, BR. The facility operates at an elevation of 26 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (13/31) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.