Caruaru Airport
Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)
About 11h 56m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Caruaru Airport
Oscar Laranjeira Airport is the airport serving Caruaru, Brazil.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Caruaru Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: SBFZ.
Live weather
SBFZNOTAMs
SBFZReference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.
NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.
Live departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 / 31 | 5,906 ft / 1,800 m | 98 ft | Asp | Unlit | Open |
Weather by month
Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.
Prevailing wind: E (from about 90°), on 44% of observations, averaging 11 kt.
| Month | VFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR | % VFR | Median DA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75% | 3,930 ft | |
| Feb | 69% | 3,930 ft | |
| Mar | 72% | 3,873 ft | |
| Apr | 76% | 3,873 ft | |
| May | 80% | 3,848 ft | |
| Jun | 81% | 3,774 ft | |
| Jul | 82% | 3,700 ft | |
| Aug | 83% | 3,700 ft | |
| Sep | 79% | 3,774 ft | |
| Oct | 76% | 3,848 ft | |
| Nov | 75% | 3,930 ft | |
| Dec | 73% | 3,967 ft |
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~3,700–3,967 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Caruaru Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Caruaru Airport?
The ICAO code for Caruaru Airport is SNRU, and its IATA code is CAU.
Where is Caruaru Airport located?
Caruaru Airport is small airport located in Caruaru, Brazil, at an elevation of 1,891 ft (576 m).
How many runways does Caruaru Airport have?
Caruaru Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,906 ft / 1,800 m.
What time zone is Caruaru Airport in?
Caruaru Airport is in the America/Recife time zone (UTC-03:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Caruaru Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Caruaru Airport is approximately 21.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Caruaru Airport?
The nearest airport to Caruaru Airport is Fernando João Pereira dos Santos Filho Airport (SJCH), about 12.5 nm to the nw, followed by Fazenda Lagoa do Cavalo Airport and Severino Farias Airstrip.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Caruaru Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.