Porto Alegre International Airport (SBPA)
Porto Alegre, Brazil · Latin America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
SBPA
IATA
POA
City
Porto Alegre
Country
Brazil
Region
Latin America
Elevation
11 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
-29.9944, -51.1714
Overview
Southern Brazil gateway with subtropical climate. Gaucho region aviation training facilities.
Current Weather at SBPA
Pilots flying into or out of Porto Alegre 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 SBPA 030900Z 09003KT CAVOK 13/13 Q1025Wind 090° at 3 kt — likely active runway near heading 09
Current TAF
TAF SBPA 030300Z 0306/0406 09005KT 8000 FEW006 TN12/0307Z TX21/0317Z TEMPO 0309/0311 0400 FG BKN002 BECMG 0312/0314 16005KT CAVOK RMK PEQDecode METAR for SBPA
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Porto Alegre International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for SBPA. 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 SBPA. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Porto Alegre. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Porto Alegre International Airport.
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Pilot Resources at Porto Alegre International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like SBPA 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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.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
Flight Training Available
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