Aracaju - Santa Maria International Airport

SBAR / AJU

Aracaju, BR

Last Updated
May 15, 05:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 4 min ago
05:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
3 kt
210°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBAR 150500Z 21003KT 9999 SCT030 23/21 Q1015

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 139 ft
SCT 3,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,139 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Aracaju - Santa Maria International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 3,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (210°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 3,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast between 05:00Z and 12:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SBAR 142027Z 1500/1524 14007KT 8000 SCT020 TN24/1508Z TX29/1516Z TEMPO 1505/1512 24005KT 6000 BKN016 BECMG 1512/1514 13012KT BKN023 BECMG 1518/1520 14007KT SCT020 RMK PHC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:03Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 140° 7 kt
Visibility: 8 km
12:00Z BECMG
+7h
MVFR 130° 12 kt
Ceiling: 2,300 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BAR
12
30 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
7,218 ft 148 ft ASP
0.0 kt 3.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBAR

5,762 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
87.3%
MVFR
10.4%
IFR
2%
LIFR
0.3%

Aracaju - Santa Maria International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 87.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 8.8 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27.2°C (range: 21°C to 34°C). The best months for VFR flying are December, March, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 8.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 0.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.3%
NE
11.6%
E
56.9%
SE
20.3%
S
3.6%
SW
1%
W
1.8%
NW
2.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.2°C
Range: 21°C to 34°C
21°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

December March November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 5,762 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Aracaju - Santa Maria International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBAR
IATA Code: AJU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 139 ft MSL

Location

City: Aracaju
Country: BR
Latitude: -10.984000°
Longitude: -37.070301°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+2

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 7,218 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Aracaju - Santa Maria International Airport

Overview

Aracaju - Santa Maria International Airport serves the capital city of Sergipe state in northeastern Brazil. Located at 139 feet above mean sea level with coordinates -10.984000, -37.070301, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region. The airport features a single runway (12/30) measuring 7,218 feet with an asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at SBAR are predominantly favorable for flying, with 88.2% of observations indicating Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions. The prevailing wind comes from the east at an average of 9.5 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 19 knots. Temperature ranges between 21°C and 34°C, with an average of 26.8°C, creating generally stable atmospheric conditions for aviation operations.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic position in northeastern Brazil contributes to its consistent weather patterns. Runway 12/30 experiences favorable wind conditions 100% of the time, with an average crosswind of just 4.9 knots. Visibility consistently remains excellent, with an average of 10 statute miles and no recorded instances of visibility below 3 miles.

Approach Considerations

December, November, and January represent the best VFR months for operations at SBAR. Pilots can expect minimal meteorological challenges, with only 1.6% of observations indicating Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions and a negligible 0.1% reporting Low IFR. The consistent eastern winds make approaches to runway 12/30 particularly predictable and comfortable for most aircraft.

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.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.