Recife-Guararapes International Airport (SBRF)
Recife, Brazil · Latin America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
SBRF
IATA
REC
City
Recife
Country
Brazil
Region
Latin America
Elevation
33 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
-8.1265, -34.9236
Overview
Northeast Brazil coastal airport. Historic South Atlantic aviation crossing point.
Current Weather at SBRF
Pilots flying into or out of Recife-Guararapes 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 SBRF 030900Z 23004KT 9999 SCT010 BKN015 BKN050 24/23 Q1016Wind 230° at 4 kt — likely active runway near heading 23
Current TAF
TAF SBRF 030823Z 0312/0412 16012KT 7000 SCT012 BKN020 TX28/0316Z TN24/0408Z TEMPO 0312/0315 22007KT 3500 RA BR BKN008 TEMPO 0402/0412 22007KT 3500 RA BR BKN008 RMK PHIDecode METAR for SBRF
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Recife-Guararapes International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for SBRF. 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 SBRF. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Recife. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Recife-Guararapes International Airport.
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Pilot Resources at Recife-Guararapes International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like SBRF include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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