Brasilia International Airport (SBBR)
Brasilia, Brazil · Latin America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
SBBR
IATA
BSB
City
Brasilia
Country
Brazil
Region
Latin America
Elevation
3,497 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
-15.8690, -47.9208
Overview
Brazilian capital airport at moderate elevation on the central plateau. Hub for domestic connections.
Current Weather at SBBR
Pilots flying into or out of Brasilia International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR SBBR 181000Z 17004KT CAVOK 13/08 Q1024Wind 170° at 4 kt — likely active runway near heading 17
Current TAF
TAF SBBR 180800Z 1812/1912 11010KT CAVOK TX25/1818Z TN13/1909Z TEMPO 1813/1816 07013KT TEMPO 1903/1906 VRB02KT RMK PGQDecode METAR for SBBR
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Brasilia International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for SBBR. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for SBBR. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Brasilia. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Brasilia International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Brasilia International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like SBBR include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Private Pilot Guide
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
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