N E S W 308°
33 / 15
RWY 33/15
HDG 308°
LEN 10,630 ft
Viracopos International Airport

Runway 33 at SBKP

Runway 33/15 at Viracopos International Airport (SBKP) in Campinas is a 10,630 ft, lighted, asphalt runway oriented 308°/128°. The runway is 148 ft wide, with a 300 ft displaced threshold on the 33 end. SkyMeter has observed 1,337 landings and 1,042 departures on this runway over the last 30 days, with approximately 0.7% of arrivals resulting in a go-around (10 events). Trace data shows an average final-approach slope of 3.0°, touchdowns averaging 2,938 ft past the threshold, a typical touchdown ground speed of 135 kt, a 7.5 kt average crosswind component, a 4.5 kt average headwind.

Last 30 Days
2379 Operations
1042 Deps / 1337 Arrs

Runway 33/15 at Viracopos International Airport (SBKP) in Campinas is a 10,630 ft, lighted, asphalt runway oriented 308°/128°. The runway is 148 ft wide, with a 300 ft displaced threshold on the 33 end. SkyMeter has observed 1,337 landings and 1,042 departures on this runway over the last 30 days, with approximately 0.7% of arrivals resulting in a go-around (10 events). Trace data shows an average final-approach slope of 3.0°, touchdowns averaging 2,938 ft past the threshold, a typical touchdown ground speed of 135 kt, a 7.5 kt average crosswind component, a 4.5 kt average headwind.

Runway at a Glance

Arrival Volume

1,337 landings observed on Runway 33 in the last 30 days, alongside 1,042 departures.

Low Go-Around Rate

0.7% of arrivals at Runway 33 result in a go-around (10 in the last 30 days).

Peak Hour

Busiest landing window observed at 19:00 with 13 arrivals on the recent sample.

Average Touchdown Zone

Aircraft touch down on average 2,938 ft from the threshold on Runway 33.

Prevailing Wind & Gust History

Over the past 365 days, winds at SBKP have prevailed from the east-southeast (120°), accounting for roughly 35% of windy observations. Average wind speed sits at 7.0 kt with peak gusts to 41 kt. Strong-wind days are infrequent here.

Moderate Crosswind Component

Average crosswind on landing is 7.5 kt at touchdown, measured against runway 33 alignment.

Approach Slope

Final-approach slope averages 3.0° on Runway 33, consistent with the standard 3° glide path.

Landing Behavior and Touchdown Performance

The metrics below are computed from ADS-B trace data observed at Runway 33 over the last 30 days. Each value is shown only when at least 10 valid samples were available; sparse cells are hidden rather than estimated.

Avg approach slope
3.0°
Avg touchdown GS
135 kts
Avg touchdown zone
2,938 ft
Avg headwind
4.5 kt

Hourly Landing Distribution

16:00 4 landings
17:00 5 landings
18:00 6 landings
19:00 13 landings
20:00 10 landings
21:00 4 landings
22:00 8 landings

Recent observed landings on Runway 33 grouped by hour-of-day (UTC).

Go-Around Analysis

A go-around occurs when a pilot aborts a landing attempt and initiates a climb to return for another approach. While go-arounds are a normal safety procedure, their frequency and causes provide insight into operational challenges at specific runways. Runway 33 experienced go-arounds in 0.7% of arrivals over the last 30 days (10 events of 1347 attempts).

Recent Go-Around Events

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2026-07-19 19:05
Other
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2026-07-18 18:50
Other
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2026-07-07 16:23
Other
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2026-07-07 16:23
Other
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2026-07-07 16:23
Other
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2026-07-07 16:23
Other
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2026-07-06 21:07
Other
39f7448a-abd9-214f-aab3-92d51090781f
2026-07-06 21:07
Other
39f7448a-abd9-214f-aab3-92d51090781f
2026-07-06 21:07
Other
39f7448a-abd9-214f-aab3-92d51090781f
2026-07-06 21:07
Other
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2026-07-01 14:21
Other
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2026-07-01 14:21
Other
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2026-07-01 14:21
Other
a519c854-fa1f-0244-9c0d-49db10e4c278
2026-07-01 14:21
Other
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2026-06-27 18:56
Unstable Approach
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2026-06-27 18:56
Unstable Approach
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2026-06-27 18:56
Unstable Approach
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2026-06-26 20:40
Unstable Approach
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2026-06-26 20:40
Unstable Approach
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2026-06-26 20:40
Unstable Approach

These events represent normal safety procedures and do not indicate operational deficiencies.

Go-Around Causes Distribution

Other 14 events (70%)
Unstable Approach 6 events (30%)

Environmental factors dominate go-around causes, indicating that operational procedures remain sound.

Approach Types and Categories

Aircraft approach runways using different procedures based on weather conditions, visibility, and available navigation equipment. An Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach provides precision horizontal and vertical guidance using ground-based radio signals, enabling aircraft to land in low visibility conditions. Visual approaches require pilots to maintain visual contact with the runway and surrounding terrain, typically used during clear weather. Area Navigation (RNAV) approaches use GPS technology to guide aircraft along specific flight paths.

Approach Categories Explained

Category (CAT) classifications define minimum visibility and decision height requirements for instrument approaches. Higher categories enable operations in lower visibility conditions.

CAT I
Decision Height: 200 ft
Visibility: 550m
CAT II
Decision Height: 100 ft
Visibility: 300m
CAT III
Decision Height: 0-50 ft
Visibility: 0-200m
Visual
Clear of Clouds
Visibility: 5 km

Wind and Environmental Factors

Wind conditions directly impact runway operations, influencing approach difficulty, landing performance, and runway selection. Runway 33 benefits from favorable wind alignment, with prevailing winds creating minimal crosswind components for most operations. Average wind speeds of 12 knots pose no operational constraints for commercial aircraft.

24-Hour Wind Pattern

16:00
98° at 12 kts, gusting 22 kts
12 kts
17:00
220° at 12 kts, gusting 22 kts
12 kts
18:00
360° at 11 kts, gusting 0 kts
11 kts
19:00
198° at 10 kts, gusting 0 kts
10 kts
20:00
10° at 8 kts, gusting 0 kts
8 kts
21:00
12° at 6 kts, gusting 0 kts
6 kts
22:00
28° at 4 kts, gusting 0 kts
4 kts
METAR
240° at 3 kts, gusting 0 kts
3 kts

Wind patterns show typical diurnal variation with stronger winds during midday hours.

Average Speed
12 kts
Peak Gust
18 kts
Prevailing Direction
308°
Avg Crosswind
8 kts

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About This Data

This analysis covers 2379 operations recorded over the past 30 days, derived from global ADS-B flight broadcasts. Coverage may be incomplete in areas with limited ground-station reception, and statistics may vary with weather and traffic volume.