Santo Ângelo Airport

SBNM / GEL

Santo Ângelo, BR

Last Updated
Jun 12, 21:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 15 hours ago
21:00Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
6 kt
280°
3 km
Visibility
500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBNM 122100Z 28006KT 3000 BR BKN005 BKN010 15/12 Q1014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,056 ft
BKN 500 ft AGL
BKN 1,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,556 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,056 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Santo Ângelo Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with broken clouds at 500 feet and 3 km visibility. Note: This observation is 14.6 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (280°) at 6 knots. Runway 30 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is reduced to 3 km. IFR conditions prevail and an instrument clearance is required for operations in controlled airspace. The ceiling is 500 feet AGL (broken). Only precision approaches may be usable depending on minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 15°C (59°F) with a dewpoint of 12°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

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.

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

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BNM
12 ✈️
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
5,331 ft 98 ft ASP
5.6 kt 2.1 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

1,950 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83%
MVFR
8.8%
IFR
4%
LIFR
4.2%

Santo Ângelo Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 83% 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
20.8%
N
11.8%
S
10.9%
W
10.9%
NE
9.4%
NW
6.1%
SE
19.9%
SW
9.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 21.4°C
Range: 3°C to 38°C
3°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.4%

Best Months for VFR

January February November

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 1,950 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.