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SBKP/VCP METAR & TAF Viracopos International Airport

Campinas, São PauloElevation 2,170 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
MVFR15 min old
Ceiling 1,100 ft, visibility 5.59 SM, towering cumulus.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
MVFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
260@8
steady
VISIBILITY
5.59 SM
9 km
CEILING
1,100 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
3,721 ft
+1,551 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 1800Z (3:00 PM local) · 15 min old

SBKP is currently MVFR. Winds are from the west at 8 knots. Visibility is 5.59 statute miles. The ceiling is 1,100 feet AGL. Reported weather: light rain, in the vicinity: showers. Main concerns: Towering cumulus reported (FEW020TCU).

WIND
260° at 8 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
5.59 statute miles
9 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 1,100 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
23°C / 21°C
73°F / 70°F. 2°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.83 inHg
1010.2 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
RA, TCU, LOW CIG
Rain reported.

Codes in this report: SCT BKN FEW

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1650Z (1:50 PM local) · valid to 1800Z (3:00 PM local)

SBKP forecast starts MVFR at 18Z. Best period is 12Z to 13Z (VFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period.

  • Minimum temperature 16°C expected at 0900Z on day 26.
  • Maximum temperature 22°C expected at 1700Z on day 26.
BKN0161,600 ft · 3.7 SM
BKN0161,600 ft · 3.7 SM
BKN0161,600 ft · 5 SM
VFR
VFR
1800Z3:00 PM2248Z7:48 PM0336Z12:36 AM0824Z5:24 AM1312Z10:12 AM1800Z3:00 PM

Codes in this report: BKN BECMG NSW 9999 SCT RMK

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Conditions are MVFR.
›Towering cumulus reported (FEW020TCU).

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 MVFR, wind from 260° at 8 kt, visibility 5.59 SM, ceiling 1,100 ft. 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
1 runway · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW1533 260°260°8 kt260°260° 8260°
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Calm
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15 kt
20 kt
25 kt
30 kt
35 kt
40 kt
45 kt
50 kt
65 kt
75 kt
100 kt
105 kt
Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.
WIND USED
260° at 8 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 335 kt headwind · 6 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
33
HEAD
5 kt
CROSS
6 kt L
BEST
15
HEAD
5 kt tail
CROSS
6 kt R
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

15/33
Dimensions
10,630 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
3,721 ft
Pressure altitude
2,260 ft
Field elevation
2,170 ft MSL
Temperature
23°C (73°F)
Dewpoint
21°C (70°F)
Altimeter
29.83 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
2117Z 6:17 PM
Sunrise
0827Z 5:27 AM
Loggable night
2140Z (6:40 PM local) → 0804Z (5:04 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2117Z (6:17 PM local) → 0827Z (5:27 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
2217Z (7:17 PM local) → 0727Z (4:27 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

Viracopos International Airport is in Campinas, São Paulo. Field elevation 2,170 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATASBKP / VCP
RegionSão Paulo
CountryBrazil
Coordinates-23.0074, -47.1345
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

121.4
CAMPINAS APP
APP
121.9
GND
GND
118.25
CAMPINAS TWR
TWR

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.

SBGR São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport
45 NM SE
IFR
SBSP Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport
46 NM SE
IFR
SBYS Campo Fontenelle
62 NM N
MVFR
SBSJ Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport
72 NM E
MVFR
SBST Santos Nero Moura Air Base / Guarujá Airport
72 NM SE
IFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗SBKP on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does SBKP have a METAR?
Yes. SBKP has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does SBKP have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for SBKP; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at SBKP?
SBKP sits at 2,170 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for SBKP?
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.