Viracopos International Airport (SBKP)
Campinas, Brazil · Latin America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
SBKP
IATA
VCP
City
Campinas
Country
Brazil
Region
Latin America
Elevation
2,170 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
-23.0074, -47.1345
Overview
Major Brazilian cargo hub near Sao Paulo. Growing passenger operations and flight training.
Current Weather at SBKP
Pilots flying into or out of Viracopos 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 SBKP 030900Z 12010KT CAVOK 14/12 Q1024Wind 120° at 10 kt — likely active runway near heading 12
Current TAF
TAF SBKP 030900Z 0312/0412 12008KT 9999 FEW013 TX24/0317Z TN14/0408Z BECMG 0313/0315 FEW040 BECMG 0319/0321 CAVOK BECMG 0402/0404 13012KT BECMG 0410/0412 12008KT 9999 FEW013 RMK PHHDecode METAR for SBKP
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Viracopos International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for SBKP. 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 SBKP. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Campinas. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Viracopos 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 Viracopos International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like SBKP include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
Flight Schools Nearby
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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