Santo Ângelo Airport

SBNM / GEL

Santo Ângelo, BR

Last Updated
Jun 17, 08:03Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
08:03Z

☀️ Day
LIFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
4 kt
100°
1.4 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI SBNM 170803Z AUTO 10004KT 1400 BR FEW003 04/04 Q1023

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,056 ft
FEW 300 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,356 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

LIFR

Santo Ângelo Airport is currently reporting low IFR (LIFR) conditions with few clouds at 300 feet and 1.4 km visibility. Note: This observation is 1 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (100°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is severely reduced to 1.4 km, likely due to fog, mist, or precipitation. Special VFR or an IFR clearance may be required. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 300 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 4°C (39°F) with a dewpoint of 4°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

Current conditions require an instrument rating, IFR-equipped aircraft, and an IFR clearance. Check approach minimums carefully as conditions may be below CAT I ILS minimums. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BNM
12
30 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
5,331 ft 98 ft ASP
3.8 kt 1.4 kt
160° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBNM

2,053 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.8%
MVFR
9.9%
IFR
4.3%
LIFR
4.9%

Santo Ângelo Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 5 knots. Temperature extremes range from 3°C to 38°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 0.8%
Direction Distribution:
E
20.7%
N
11.2%
S
11.4%
W
10.9%
NE
9.3%
NW
5.9%
SE
20.1%
SW
9.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 21°C
Range: 3°C to 38°C
3°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.9%

Best Months for VFR

January February November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.9 kt

Statistics computed from 2,053 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Santo Ângelo Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBNM
IATA Code: GEL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,056 ft MSL

Location

City: Santo Ângelo
Country: BR
Latitude: -28.282503°
Longitude: -54.169623°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 5,331 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Santo Ângelo Airport

Overview

Santo Ângelo Airport serves the Rio Grande do Sul region in southern Brazil, positioned at an elevation of 1056 ft MSL near the coordinates -28.282503, -54.169623. As a medium-sized airport, it supports regional transportation and potentially agricultural/commercial aviation operations in this part of Brazil.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 86.8% of observations reporting visual flight rules. Temperature ranges from 12°C to 36°C, averaging 25°C, which provides generally stable flying environments. Wind patterns are consistently from the southeast (135°) at an average of 5.4 knots, with occasional gusts up to 16 knots.

Notable Features

The single runway (12/30) is 5331 feet long with an asphalt surface, capable of supporting medium-sized aircraft. The airport's location suggests a terrain typical of southern Brazilian plateaus, which may involve rolling landscapes and potential thermal activity during warmer months.

Approach Considerations

Runway 12/30 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of only 3.2 knots. Pilots can expect optimal VFR conditions particularly during January, October, and November, with consistently good visibility averaging 10 statute miles.

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.