Atlas Brasil Cantanhede International Airport (SBBV)

Boa Vista, Brazil · Latin America

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

SBBV

IATA

BVB

City

Boa Vista

Country

Brazil

Region

Latin America

Elevation

276 ft

Runways

1 runway

Coordinates

2.8414, -60.6922

Overview

Northern Brazil Amazon gateway near the Venezuelan border. Remote tropical training environment.

Current Weather at SBBV

Pilots flying into or out of Atlas Brasil Cantanhede 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 SBBV 030900Z 35001KT 9999 SCT020 FEW030TCU BKN080 25/24 Q1013

Wind 350° at 1 kt — likely active runway near heading 35

Current TAF

TAF SBBV 030240Z 0306/0406 12007KT 8000 BKN025 FEW035TCU TN25/0311Z TX30/0317Z TEMPO 0306/0311 01006KT 5000 TSRA SCT007 FEW040CB TEMPO 0317/0324 22006KT 5000 TSRA BKN025 FEW035CB TEMPO 0403/0406 01006KT 5000 TSRA SCT012 FEW040CB RMK PHN

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Atlas Brasil Cantanhede International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for SBBV. 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 SBBV. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Boa Vista. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Atlas Brasil Cantanhede 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 Atlas Brasil Cantanhede International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like SBBV 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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