Hercilio Luz International Airport (SBFL)
Florianopolis, Brazil · Latin America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
SBFL
IATA
FLN
City
Florianopolis
Country
Brazil
Region
Latin America
Elevation
16 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
-27.6703, -48.5525
Overview
Santa Catarina island city airport with ocean approaches. Growing Southern Brazil aviation training.
Current Weather at SBFL
Pilots flying into or out of Hercilio Luz 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 SBFL 030900Z 23002KT 9999 SCT017 BKN030 15/13 Q1026Wind 230° at 2 kt — likely active runway near heading 23
Current TAF
TAF SBFL 030300Z 0306/0406 25007KT 9999 BKN025 TN14/0306Z TX20/0315Z BECMG 0312/0314 12005KT PROB30 0400/0406 27005KT 4000 BR BKN010 RMK PFFDecode METAR for SBFL
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Hercilio Luz International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for SBFL. 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 SBFL. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Florianopolis. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Hercilio Luz International Airport.
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Pilot Resources at Hercilio Luz International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like SBFL include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
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