Afonso Pena International Airport (SBCT)
Curitiba, Brazil · Latin America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
SBCT
IATA
CWB
City
Curitiba
Country
Brazil
Region
Latin America
Elevation
2,988 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
-25.5285, -49.1758
Overview
Parana state capital at elevation with cooler climate than tropical Brazil. Active GA training.
Current Weather at SBCT
Pilots flying into or out of Afonso Pena International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR SBCT 030900Z 11004KT 070V140 9000 SCT016 09/09 Q1027Wind 110° at 4 kt — likely active runway near heading 11
Current TAF
TAF SBCT 030300Z 0306/0406 10004KT 3500 BR BKN005 TN09/0306Z TX17/0317Z PROB30 0307/0310 0400 FG OVC002 BECMG 0311/0313 9999 BKN023 BECMG 0314/0316 06007KT SCT040 BECMG 0321/0323 8000 BKN010 PROB30 0403/0406 3500 BR BKN005 RMK PFMDecode METAR for SBCT
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Afonso Pena International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for SBCT. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for SBCT. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Curitiba. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Afonso Pena International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Afonso Pena International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like SBCT include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Training Availability
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