Mário de Almeida Franco Airport

SBUR / UBA

Uberaba, BR

Last Updated
Jul 4, 23:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 53 min ago
23:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
2 kt
190°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBUR 042300Z 19002KT CAVOK 24/13 Q1021

Weather Briefing

VFR

Mário de Almeida Franco Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (190°) at 2 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 24°C (75°F) with a dewpoint of 13°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 12 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 SBUR 041630Z 0418/0506 VRB03KT CAVOK TX27/0419Z TN18/0505Z BECMG 0422/0501 03005KT RMK PHH
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:52Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BUR
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
5,771 ft 148 ft ASP
1.9 kt 0.7 kt
160° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBUR

6,740 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
88.8%
MVFR
6.2%
IFR
2.7%
LIFR
2.3%

Mário de Almeida Franco Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 88.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 6.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 72 knots. Temperatures typically range between 12°C and 36°C with an average of 23.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are July, April, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 6.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 72 kt
Calm Winds: 0.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
11.3%
N
24.5%
S
11%
W
6%
NE
24.7%
NW
9.3%
SE
8%
SW
4.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.9°C
Range: 12°C to 36°C
12°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.4%

Best Months for VFR

July April November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt

Statistics computed from 6,740 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Mário de Almeida Franco Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBUR
IATA Code: UBA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,655 ft MSL

Location

City: Uberaba
Country: BR
Latitude: -19.765036°
Longitude: -47.964805°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 5,771 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Mário de Almeida Franco Airport

Overview

Mário de Almeida Franco Airport serves Uberaba, Brazil, as a medium-sized airport situated at an elevation of 2,655 feet MSL. Located at coordinates -19.765036, -47.964805, the airport supports regional aviation operations with a primary 5,771-foot asphalted runway oriented 17/35.

Flying Conditions

Statistical data indicates highly favorable VFR conditions, with 88.1% of observations reporting visual flight rules. Temperature ranges from 13°C to 36°C, averaging 24.8°C, providing generally stable flying conditions. Wind patterns predominantly originate from the north (0°) at an average of 6.9 knots, with October, November, and September presenting the most consistent weather for flying.

Notable Features

The airport's elevation of 2,655 feet introduces moderate altitude considerations for aircraft performance. Winds demonstrate significant variability, with recorded maximum gusts reaching 72 knots, though calm conditions occur in only 0.4% of observations. Runway 17/35 experiences favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of 4.1 knots.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect excellent visibility conditions, with an average visibility of 10 statute miles and minimal occurrences of restricted visibility (fog present in only 0.7% of observations). The runway's orientation and consistent wind patterns make approaches relatively predictable, with minimal IFR interruptions (only 2.4% of observations).

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

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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.