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SBCF/CNF METAR & TAF Tancredo Neves International Airport

Belo Horizonte, Minas GeraisElevation 2,721 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR53 min old
Ceiling and visibility OK.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
CAVOK
WIND
250@7
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
3,875 ft
+1,154 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0100Z (10:00 PM local) · 53 min old

SBCF is currently VFR. Winds are from the west at 7 knots. Ceiling and visibility are OK (CAVOK).

WIND
250° at 7 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
CAVOK
Vis 10 km+, no cloud below 5,000 ft.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
20°C / 19°C
68°F / 66°F. 1°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.00 inHg
1015.9 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: CAVOK

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1800Z (3:00 PM local) · valid to 0000Z (9:00 PM local)

SBCF forecast starts MVFR at 00Z. Worst period is 00Z to 03Z with MVFR possible (TS, CB). Best period is 05Z to 09Z (VFR). Conditions are roughly steady over the period. Watch the TEMPO group: thunderstorms are temporarily forecast.

  • Minimum temperature 22°C expected at 0800Z on day 26.
  • Maximum temperature 30°C expected at 1700Z on day 26.
BKN0151,500 ft · 4.4 SM
VFR
BKN0202,000 ft
BKN0252,500 ft
BKN0252,500 ft
BKN0252,500 ft
0000Z9:00 PM0448Z1:48 AM0936Z6:36 AM1424Z11:24 AM1912Z4:12 PM0000Z9:00 PM

Codes in this report: SCT BKN FEW BECMG 9999 NSW TEMPO RMK

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Forecast: thunderstorm with rain (TSRA).

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 250° at 7 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling CAVOK. 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
1 runway · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW1634 250°250°7 kt250°250° 7250°
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Calm
5 kt
10 kt
15 kt
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25 kt
30 kt
35 kt
40 kt
45 kt
50 kt
65 kt
75 kt
100 kt
105 kt
Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.
WIND USED
250° at 7 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 343 kt headwind · 7 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
34
HEAD
3 kt
CROSS
7 kt L
BEST
16
HEAD
3 kt tail
CROSS
7 kt R
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

16/34
Dimensions
11,811 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
3,875 ft
Pressure altitude
2,641 ft
Field elevation
2,721 ft MSL
Temperature
20°C (68°F)
Dewpoint
19°C (66°F)
Altimeter
30.00 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
2101Z 6:01 PM
Sunrise
0818Z 5:18 AM
Loggable night
2123Z (6:23 PM local) → 0755Z (4:55 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2101Z (6:01 PM local) → 0818Z (5:18 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
2201Z (7:01 PM local) → 0718Z (4:18 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

Tancredo Neves International Airport is in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. Field elevation 2,721 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATASBCF / CNF
RegionMinas Gerais
CountryBrazil
Coordinates-19.6357, -43.9669
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

120.2
BELO HORIZONTE APP
APP
127.45
BELO HORIZONTE ATIS
ATIS
121
CONFINS CLNC DEL
CLD
121.9
GND
GND
122.5
BELO HORIZONTE OPS
OPS
118.2
CONFINS 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.

SBBH Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport
13 NM S
VFR
SBIP Usiminas Airport
84 NM E
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗SBCF on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does SBCF have a METAR?
Yes. SBCF has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does SBCF have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for SBCF; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at SBCF?
SBCF sits at 2,721 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for SBCF?
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.