Sao Paulo-Congonhas Airport (SBSP)
Sao Paulo, Brazil · Latin America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
SBSP
IATA
CGH
City
Sao Paulo
Country
Brazil
Region
Latin America
Elevation
2,631 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
-23.6261, -46.6564
Overview
Downtown Sao Paulo airport with short runways. Historical significance after TAM Flight 3054 safety improvements.
Current Weather at SBSP
Pilots flying into or out of Sao Paulo-Congonhas 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 SBSP 030900Z 12004KT 9999 BKN009 BKN011 15/14 Q1027Wind 120° at 4 kt — likely active runway near heading 12
Current TAF
TAF SBSP 030900Z 0312/0324 13005KT 9999 BKN008 TX21/0317Z TN15/0323Z BECMG 0312/0314 08005KT 9999 BKN018 BECMG 0315/0317 15005KT SCT035 BECMG 0318/0320 CAVOK BECMG 0322/0324 8000 BKN007 RMK PHHDecode METAR for SBSP
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Sao Paulo-Congonhas Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for SBSP. 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 SBSP. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Sao Paulo. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Sao Paulo-Congonhas 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 Sao Paulo-Congonhas Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like SBSP 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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.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
No On-Field Training Reported
Sao Paulo-Congonhas Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.
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