Belo Horizonte-Confins International Airport (SBCF)
Belo Horizonte, Brazil · Latin America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
SBCF
IATA
CNF
City
Belo Horizonte
Country
Brazil
Region
Latin America
Elevation
2,715 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
-19.6244, -43.9719
Overview
Minas Gerais capital gateway at elevation. Growing hub with Azul Brazilian Airlines operations.
Current Weather at SBCF
Pilots flying into or out of Belo Horizonte-Confins 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 SBCF 030900Z 13011KT 9999 FEW015 17/14 Q1024Wind 130° at 11 kt — likely active runway near heading 13
Current TAF
TAF SBCF 030800Z 0312/0412 15007KT 8000 SCT016 TX25/0317Z TN15/0409Z BECMG 0315/0317 12009KT 9999 SCT045 BECMG 0403/0405 14007KT 8000 SCT016 RMK PGMDecode METAR for SBCF
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Belo Horizonte-Confins International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for SBCF. 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 SBCF. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Belo Horizonte. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Belo Horizonte-Confins 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 Belo Horizonte-Confins International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like SBCF include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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