Afonso Pena Airport

SBCT / CWB

Curitiba, BR

Last Updated
Jul 5, 05:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 58 min ago
05:00Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
5 kt
50°
10+ km
Visibility
500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBCT 050500Z 05005KT 9999 OVC005 11/10 Q1023

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,988 ft
OVC 500 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,488 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Afonso Pena Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with overcast skies at 500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northeast (50°) at 5 knots. Runway 11/29 is favored with a 3-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 500 feet AGL (overcast). Only precision approaches may be usable depending on minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 11°C (52°F) with a dewpoint of 10°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. IFR conditions are expected to persist or develop. An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are recommended. There is a 30% probability of LIFR conditions between 00:00Z and 06:00Z. There is a 30% probability of LIFR conditions between 06:00Z and 12:00Z. There is a 30% probability of LIFR conditions between 12:00Z and 18:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions. 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 SBCT 042100Z 0500/0524 08005KT 8000 BKN006 TN09/0505Z TX17/0517Z PROB30 0500/0506 BKN001 PROB30 0506/0512 BKN002 PROB30 0512/0518 BKN004 RMK PDE
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:57Z BASE
+0h
IFR 80° 5 kt
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 600 ft
06:00Z PROB30
+1h
LIFR
Ceiling: 200 ft
12:00Z PROB30
+7h
LIFR
Ceiling: 400 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BCT
11 ✈️
29
15
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
5,899 ft 148 ft ASP
2.5 kt 4.3 kt
60° angle
15/33 7,277 ft 148 ft ASP 136°
0.3 kt 5.0 kt
86° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBCT

7,376 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
45.5%
MVFR
23%
IFR
20.6%
LIFR
11%

Afonso Pena Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 45.5% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 31.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Temperature extremes range from 2°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, December, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 1.8%
Direction Distribution:
E
37.7%
N
8.9%
S
3.7%
W
8.9%
NE
12.4%
NW
6.4%
SE
14.5%
SW
5.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 18°C
Range: 2°C to 33°C
2°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 5.4%

Best Months for VFR

July December January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 7,376 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Afonso Pena Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBCT
IATA Code: CWB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,988 ft MSL

Location

City: Curitiba
Country: BR
Latitude: -25.528500°
Longitude: -49.175800°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 5,899 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 7,277 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Afonso Pena Airport

Overview

Afonso Pena Airport serves Curitiba, Brazil, as a medium-sized airport situated at an elevation of 2,988 feet MSL. Located at coordinates -25.528500, -49.175800, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Paraná region. It features two asphalted runways capable of handling a variety of aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Afonso Pena Airport demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) prevailing 48.2% of the time. Pilots can expect easterly winds averaging 7 knots, with occasional stronger gusts up to 34 knots. Temperature ranges from 6°C to 33°C, with an average of 18.5°C, suggesting potential for moderate thermal variations.

Notable Features

The airport's two runways (11/29 and 15/33) offer flexibility in operations, with both showing 100% favorable wind alignment. Runway 11/29 measures 5,899 feet, while runway 15/33 extends to 7,277 feet, providing substantial landing and takeoff options. The high elevation of 2,988 feet MSL may impact aircraft performance characteristics.

Approach Considerations

Both runways demonstrate minimal average crosswind conditions, with 11/29 experiencing 3-knot and 15/33 experiencing 4.8-knot crosswinds. January, December, and September represent the best months for visual flight conditions, with consistently good visibility averaging 10 statute miles. Pilots should anticipate predominantly easterly wind patterns during approach and departure.

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.