Dr. Luciano de Arruda Coelho Regional Airport

SN6L / JSO

Sobral, BR

Last Updated
May 14, 22:00Z

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Currently using: SBJE
Weather Source: Comandante Ariston Pessoa Airport (SBJE)
Distance: 43nm / 80km from SN6L

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 4 hours ago
22:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
4 kt
30°
10+ km
Visibility
9,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBJE 142200Z 03004KT 9999 FEW020 BKN090 27/25 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 299 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
BKN 9,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,299 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
9,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,299 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Dr. Luciano de Arruda Coelho Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 9,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 3.9 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northeast (30°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 9000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 27°C (81°F) with a dewpoint of 25°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 12 hours. IFR conditions are expected to persist or develop. An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are recommended. Expected weather includes: Mist. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Mist between 04:00Z and 11:00Z.

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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Raw TAF
TAF SBJE 142027Z 1500/1512 08007KT 8000 SCT017 TN23/1509Z TX26/1512Z TEMPO 1504/1511 4000 BR BKN015 FEW023TCU RMK PHC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:56Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 80° 7 kt
Visibility: 8 km
04:00Z TEMPO
+3h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
N6L
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
5,906 ft 98 ft ASP
1.4 kt 3.8 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Dr. Luciano de Arruda Coelho Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SN6L
IATA Code: JSO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 299 ft MSL

Location

City: Sobral
Country: BR
Latitude: -3.614488°
Longitude: -40.231426°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 5,906 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

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About Dr. Luciano de Arruda Coelho Regional Airport

Overview

Dr. Luciano de Arruda Coelho Regional Airport serves the city of Sobral in northeastern Brazil. Located at coordinates -3.614488, -40.231426, this medium-sized airport provides critical regional transportation infrastructure for Ceará state. The airport operates a single runway (10/28) with an asphalt surface measuring 5,906 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

Positioned at 299 feet above mean sea level, the airport experiences typical tropical atmospheric conditions characteristic of northeastern Brazil. Pilots should anticipate potential thermal variations and potential convective activity common to the region's climate. The airport's elevation and geographic position suggest potential wind variability during different seasons.

Notable Features

The airport's runway orientation (10/28) indicates potential crosswind considerations during approach and landing. Its medium-sized classification suggests capabilities for regional commercial and general aviation operations. The asphalt runway surface provides standard landing conditions for most aircraft compatible with a 5,906-foot runway.

Approach Considerations

Approach considerations should focus on runway 10/28, which offers a substantial landing distance of 5,906 feet. Pilots should plan approaches accounting for the airport's 299-foot elevation and potential local wind patterns. Standard instrument approach procedures typical of regional Brazilian airports will likely apply.

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.