Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport

SBBR / BSB

Brasília, BR

Last Updated
May 14, 14:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 2 min ago
14:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
4 kt
70°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBBR 141400Z 07004KT 020V140 9999 FEW040 26/16 Q1022

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,497 ft
FEW 4,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,497 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 4,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-northeast (70°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 4,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 16°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SBBR 140800Z 1412/1512 07006KT 9999 FEW016 TX28/1418Z TN16/1508Z BECMG 1415/1417 SCT040 BECMG 1418/1420 09007KT BECMG 1501/1503 34005KT RMK PGM
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:02Z BASE
+0h
VFR 70° 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
15:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR
18:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR 90° 7 kt
01:00Z BECMG
+11h
VFR 340° 5 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BBR
11L ✈️
29R
11R ✈️
29L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11L/29R
Active: 11L
10,499 ft 148 ft ASP 86°
3.1 kt 2.6 kt
40° angle
✈️ 11R/29L
Active: 11R
10,827 ft 148 ft ASP 86°
3.1 kt 2.6 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBBR

5,849 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
82.9%
MVFR
10.1%
IFR
5%
LIFR
1.9%

Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 82.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.2 knots. Temperatures typically range between 11°C and 34°C with an average of 23°C. The best months for VFR flying are May, April, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 3.7%
Direction Distribution:
E
27.2%
N
11.7%
S
7.6%
W
8.7%
NE
8%
NW
14.3%
SE
13.4%
SW
5.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 23°C
Range: 11°C to 34°C
11°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.9%

Best Months for VFR

May April September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11L/29R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt
Runway 11R/29L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 5,849 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBBR
IATA Code: BSB
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,497 ft MSL

Location

City: Brasília
Country: BR
Latitude: -15.869167°
Longitude: -47.920834°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 11L/29R
Length: 10,499 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 11R/29L
Length: 10,827 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport

Overview

Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport serves as the primary airport for Brasília, the capital city of Brazil. Located at 3,497 feet above mean sea level, this large airport is a critical transportation hub in the central region of the country. The airport supports commercial, charter, and potential military aviation operations with its two substantial asphalt runways.

Flying Conditions

Situated at a significant elevation of 3,497 feet MSL, pilots should anticipate potential performance considerations related to altitude density. The airport's geographical location in Brazil's central plateau suggests potential for varied meteorological conditions, which can impact aircraft performance and approach strategies. Pilots should carefully review current weather reports and calculate performance parameters specific to the airport's elevation.

Notable Features

The airport features two parallel runways with substantial length: Runway 11L/29R at 10,499 feet and Runway 11R/29L at 10,827 feet. These long runways provide flexibility for various aircraft types and operational requirements. The airport's coordinates at -15.869167, -47.920834 place it in the central Brazilian plateau, which presents unique geographical and atmospheric characteristics for aviators.

Approach Considerations

Both parallel runways are oriented approximately 110/290 degrees, suggesting potential wind alignment considerations for approach and departure. The substantial runway lengths (over 10,000 feet) provide significant margin for most aircraft operations, offering flexibility in landing and takeoff performance. Pilots should conduct standard terrain and approach briefings, paying particular attention to the airport's elevated terrain and potential wind conditions.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.