Alexandre Castro e Silva Helipad

SSXF

Recife, BR

Last Updated
Nov 3, 08:00 UTC

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Currently using: SBRF
Weather Source: Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (SBRF)
Distance: 2nm / 4km from SSXF

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
08:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
6kt
80°
10+ km
Visibility
6,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBRF 030800Z 08006KT 9999 SCT022 BKN060 26/21 Q1014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 199ft
SCT 2,200ft AGL
BKN 6,000ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,200ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,399ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,199ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SBRF 030215Z 0306/0406 12006KT 8000 SCT020 TX30/0315Z TN25/0406Z TEMPO 0306/0312 6000 BKN017 TEMPO 0312/0321 14015KT RMK PGW
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:22Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 120° 6kt
Visibility: 8 km
12:00Z TEMPO
+4h
VFR 140° 15kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SXF
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
59 ft 59 ft CON
↓ 1.0kt ↔ 5.9kt
100° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Alexandre Castro e Silva Helipad - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SSXF
Type: heliport
Status: active
Elevation: 199 ft MSL

Location

City: Recife
Country: BR
Latitude: -8.111772°
Longitude: -34.892798°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT2

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 59 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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About Alexandre Castro e Silva Helipad

Alexandre Castro e Silva Helipad (SSXF) is a helicopter landing facility located in Recife, BR. The facility operates at an elevation of 199 feet above sea level and primarily serves helicopter operations including emergency services, tourism, and transportation.

The facility features 1 runway (18/36) with CON surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

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