Pinto Martins International Airport

SBFZ / FOR

Fortaleza, BR

Last Updated
Jan 17, 15:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
15:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
17kt
100°
10+ km
Visibility
3,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBFZ 171500Z 10017KT 9999 BKN030 31/23 Q1011

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 83ft
BKN 3,000ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,083ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SBFZ 170837Z 1712/1812 10010KT 8000 SCT020 TX32/1715Z TN26/1809Z BECMG 1712/1714 11015KT BECMG 1721/1723 10010KT TEMPO 1801/1812 15007KT 6000 BKN016 RMK PHC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:56Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 100° 10kt
Visibility: 8 km
21:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR 100° 10kt
01:00Z TEMPO
+10h
MVFR 150° 7kt
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 1,600ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BFZ
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
9,039 ft 148 ft ASPH 105°
↑ 14.7kt ↔ 8.5kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Pinto Martins International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBFZ
IATA Code: FOR
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 83 ft MSL

Location

City: Fortaleza
Country: BR
Latitude: -3.775833°
Longitude: -38.532222°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT3

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 9,039 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASPH
ILS: No

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About Pinto Martins International Airport

Pinto Martins International Airport (SBFZ/FOR) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Fortaleza, BR. The facility operates at an elevation of 83 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 1 runway (13/31) with ASPH surface . Weather services provide continuous 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.