Rio de Janeiro-Galeao International Airport (SBGL)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · Latin America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
SBGL
IATA
GIG
City
Rio de Janeiro
Country
Brazil
Region
Latin America
Elevation
28 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
-22.8099, -43.2505
Overview
Rio international gateway with stunning approach scenery. Guanabara Bay operations near Sugarloaf Mountain.
Current Weather at SBGL
Pilots flying into or out of Rio de Janeiro-Galeao 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 SBGL 030900Z 03001KT 9999 FEW006 BKN035 19/18 Q1024Wind 030° at 1 kt — likely active runway near heading 03
Current TAF
TAF SBGL 030823Z 0312/0418 30005KT 7000 SCT015 BKN040 TX23/0317Z TN18/0409Z BECMG 0313/0315 16007KT TEMPO 0319/0324 06007KT 4000 RA BKN010 BECMG 0400/0402 10005KT BECMG 0404/0406 31005KT TEMPO 0406/0412 23005KT 3500 RADZ BR BKN007 BECMG 0413/0415 14007KT RMK PHIDecode METAR for SBGL
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Rio de Janeiro-Galeao International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for SBGL. 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 SBGL. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Rio de Janeiro. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Rio de Janeiro-Galeao 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 Rio de Janeiro-Galeao International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like SBGL include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Training Availability
No On-Field Training Reported
Rio de Janeiro-Galeao International Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.
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