Aracaju - Santa Maria International Airport

SBAR / AJU

Aracaju, BR

Last Updated
Jul 4, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 47 min ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
2 kt
210°
10+ km
Visibility
2,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBAR 041100Z 21002KT 9999 -RA BKN026 BKN046 23/22 Q1017

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 139 ft
BKN 2,600 ft AGL
BKN 4,600 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,739 ft AMSL
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BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,739 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Aracaju - Santa Maria International Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,600 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (210°) at 2 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2600 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 22°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. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Rain. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Rain between 00:00Z and 06:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. 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 040445Z 0406/0506 12007KT 9999 SCT025 TN23/0408Z TX28/0415Z TEMPO 0500/0506 2000 RA SCT010 BKN015 RMK PFV
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:46Z BASE
+0h
VFR 120° 7 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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 2.0 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

7,016 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
86.3%
MVFR
10.8%
IFR
2.6%
LIFR
0.3%

Aracaju - Santa Maria International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 86.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 8.5 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27°C (range: 20°C to 34°C). The best months for VFR flying are December, March, July.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 8.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 0.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
50.1%
N
2%
S
5.8%
W
2.7%
NE
9.8%
NW
2.4%
SE
25.6%
SW
1%

Temperature Range

Average: 27°C
Range: 20°C to 34°C
20°C 34°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

December March July

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 7,016 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 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

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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.