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SBBV/BVB METAR & TAF Atlas Brasil Cantanhede International Airport

Boa Vista, RoraimaElevation 276 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR44 min old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM, towering cumulus.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
090@7
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
2,569 ft
+2,293 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0200Z (10:00 PM local) · 44 min old

SBBV is currently VFR. Winds are from the east at 7 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling. Main concerns: Towering cumulus reported (FEW045TCU).

WIND
90° at 7 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
FEW040 FEW045TCU SCT100
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
33°C / 21°C
91°F / 70°F. 12°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.83 inHg
1010.2 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
TCU
Towering cumulus reported (FEW045TCU).

Codes in this report: 9999 FEW SCT

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 2205Z (6:05 PM local) · valid to 0000Z (8:00 PM local)

SBBV forecast starts VFR at 00Z. Worst period is 10Z to 14Z with MVFR possible (TS, CB). Best period is 00Z to 10Z (VFR). Overall the forecast deteriorates over the period. Watch the TEMPO group: thunderstorms are temporarily forecast.

  • Minimum temperature 26°C expected at 0800Z on day 26.
  • Maximum temperature 37°C expected at 1900Z on day 26.
VFR
MVFR
VFR
MVFR
0000Z8:00 PM0448Z12:48 AM0936Z5:36 AM1424Z10:24 AM1912Z3:12 PM0000Z8:00 PM

Codes in this report: 9999 FEW TEMPO TS SCT RMK

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Towering cumulus reported (FEW045TCU).
›Temporarily forecast: thunderstorm (TS).

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind from 90° at 7 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling none. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
Crosswind calculator
No runway layout is available for SBBV. Enter a runway number or heading to estimate wind components.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

8/26
Dimensions
8,858 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
2,569 ft
Pressure altitude
366 ft
Field elevation
276 ft MSL
Temperature
33°C (91°F)
Dewpoint
21°C (70°F)
Altimeter
29.83 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
2147Z 5:47 PM
Sunrise
0945Z 5:45 AM
Loggable night
2208Z (6:08 PM local) → 0924Z (5:24 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2147Z (5:47 PM local) → 0945Z (5:45 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
2247Z (6:47 PM local) → 0845Z (4:45 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Atlas Brasil Cantanhede International Airport is in Boa Vista, Roraima. Field elevation 276 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATASBBV / BVB
RegionRoraima
CountryBrazil
Coordinates2.8462, -60.6906
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

120.1
APP
APP
121.7
GND
GND
122.5
OPS
OPS
118.1
TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

SYLT Lethem Airport
63 NM NE
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗SBBV on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does SBBV have a METAR?
Yes. SBBV has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does SBBV have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for SBBV; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at SBBV?
SBBV sits at 276 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for SBBV?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.