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SBKG/CPV METAR & TAF Presidente João Suassuna Airport

Campina Grande, ParaíbaElevation 1,646 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR40 min old
Ceiling and visibility OK.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
CAVOK
WIND
070@10
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
2,934 ft
+1,288 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0000Z (9:00 PM local) · 40 min old

SBKG is currently VFR. Winds are from the east at 10 knots. Ceiling and visibility are OK (CAVOK).

WIND
70° at 10 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
CAVOK
Vis 10 km+, no cloud below 5,000 ft.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
23°C / 20°C
73°F / 68°F. 3°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.97 inHg
1014.9 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: CAVOK

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 0825Z (5:25 AM local) · valid to 0000Z (9:00 PM local)

SBKG forecast starts VFR at 12Z. Worst period is 12Z to 16Z with IFR possible (LOW VIS). Best period is 16Z to 21Z (VFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period.

  • Maximum temperature 30°C expected at 1700Z on day 6.
  • Minimum temperature 22°C expected at 2400Z on day 6.
IFR
VFR
1200Z9:00 AM1424Z11:24 AM1648Z1:48 PM1912Z4:12 PM2136Z6:36 PM0000Z9:00 PM

Codes in this report: 9999 SCT TEMPO BKN BECMG RMK

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›No significant weather concerns in the current report.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind from 70° at 10 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling CAVOK. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
Crosswind calculator
No runway layout is available for SBKG. Enter a runway number or heading to estimate wind components.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

15/33
Dimensions
5,135 x 138 ft
Surface
ASP
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
2,934 ft
Pressure altitude
1,596 ft
Field elevation
1,646 ft MSL
Temperature
23°C (73°F)
Dewpoint
20°C (68°F)
Altimeter
29.97 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
2017Z 5:17 PM
Sunrise
0757Z 4:57 AM
Loggable night
2038Z (5:38 PM local) → 0736Z (4:36 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2017Z (5:17 PM local) → 0757Z (4:57 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
2117Z (6:17 PM local) → 0657Z (3:57 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Presidente João Suassuna Airport is in Campina Grande, Paraíba. Field elevation 1,646 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATASBKG / CPV
RegionParaíba
CountryBrazil
Coordinates-7.2697, -35.8961
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

125.9
CAMPINA GRANDE RDO
AFIS

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

SBJP Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport
57 NM E
VFR
SBRF Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
77 NM SE
VFR
SBNT Natal Air Force Base
90 NM NE
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗SBKG on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does SBKG have a METAR?
Yes. SBKG has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does SBKG have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for SBKG; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at SBKG?
SBKG sits at 1,646 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for SBKG?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.