Ten. Cel. Aviador César Bombonato Airport

SBUL / UDI

Uberlândia, BR

Last Updated
Jun 13, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 32 min ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
6 kt
130°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBUL 131100Z 13006KT 9999 FEW040 SCT070 15/14 Q1023 RETS

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,094 ft
FEW 4,000 ft AGL
SCT 7,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,094 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,094 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Ten. Cel. Aviador César Bombonato Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 7,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southeast (130°) at 6 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 4,000 ft, scattered at 7,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 15°C (59°F) with a dewpoint of 14°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 12 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Thunderstorm Rain. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Thunderstorm Rain between 06:00Z and 10:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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

QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
920 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,094 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,802 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,545 ft
ISA Deviation: +6.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SBUL 130300Z 1306/1318 35005KT 7000 SCT016 TN14/1309Z TX24/1317Z PROB30 TEMPO 1306/1310 TSRA SCT004 FEW045CB BECMG 1315/1317 30008KT 9000 SCT025 RMK PGM
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:31Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 350° 5 kt
Visibility: 7 km
15:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR 300° 8 kt
Visibility: 9 km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BUL
4
22 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 4/22
Active: 22
6,398 ft 148 ft ASP
0.0 kt 6.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBUL

6,220 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
86.2%
MVFR
6%
IFR
2.5%
LIFR
5.3%

Ten. Cel. Aviador César Bombonato Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 86.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.2 knots. Temperatures typically range between 12°C and 35°C with an average of 23.2°C. The best months for VFR flying are June, April, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 0.6%
Direction Distribution:
E
31.5%
N
12.1%
S
7.8%
W
4.6%
NE
14.2%
NW
3.3%
SE
17.8%
SW
7.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.2°C
Range: 12°C to 35°C
12°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.9%

Best Months for VFR

June April May

Statistics computed from 6,220 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ten. Cel. Aviador César Bombonato Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBUL
IATA Code: UDI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,094 ft MSL

Location

City: Uberlândia
Country: BR
Latitude: -18.883579°
Longitude: -48.225936°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 4/22
Length: 6,398 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Ten. Cel. Aviador César Bombonato Airport

Overview

Ten. Cel. Aviador César Bombonato Airport serves Uberlândia, a significant city in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Located at 3,094 feet elevation with coordinates -18.883579, -48.225936, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region's transportation and economic needs.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at SBUL are predominantly VFR, with 85.6% of observations indicating favorable flying conditions. Wind patterns are consistently easterly at 90 degrees, averaging 7.9 knots with occasional gusts up to 22 knots. Temperature ranges from 14°C to 35°C, with an average of 23.8°C, creating generally stable atmospheric conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (4/22) measuring 6,398 feet with an asphalt surface. Its elevated position at 3,094 feet MSL provides unique terrain considerations for pilots, potentially affecting aircraft performance and approach dynamics. The geographical location suggests potential for thermal and wind variations typical of the Brazilian interior.

Approach Considerations

Prevailing easterly winds suggest runway 22 might offer more favorable approach conditions for landing. Pilots can expect excellent visibility averaging 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of restricted visibility (fog occurs in only 1.6% of observations). September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations.

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.