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SBEG/MAO METAR & TAF Eduardo Gomes International Airport

Manaus, AmazonasElevation 264 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR39 min old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM, thunderstorms.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
190@4
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
2,347 ft
+2,083 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0000Z (8:00 PM local) · 39 min old

SBEG is currently VFR. Winds are from the south at 4 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling. Reported weather: in the vicinity: thunderstorm, in the vicinity: showers. Main concerns: Thunderstorm reported (VCTS). Cumulonimbus reported (FEW030CB).

WIND
190° at 4 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
FEW025 FEW030CB
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
31°C / 27°C
88°F / 81°F. 4°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.80 inHg
1009.1 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
TS, CB
Thunderstorm reported (VCTS).

Codes in this report: 9999 FEW

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

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

SBEG forecast starts VFR at 00Z. Worst period is 09Z to 13Z with IFR possible (TS, CB, LOW VIS). Best period is 00Z to 09Z (VFR). Overall the forecast deteriorates over the period. Watch the TEMPO group: thunderstorms are temporarily forecast.

  • Minimum temperature 25°C expected at 0800Z on day 26.
  • Maximum temperature 31°C expected at 1800Z on day 26.
VFR
IFR
VFR
BKN0252,500 ft
BKN0252,500 ft
0000Z8:00 PM0448Z12:48 AM0936Z5:36 AM1424Z10:24 AM1912Z3:12 PM0000Z8:00 PM

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

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Severe

›Thunderstorm reported (VCTS).
›Cumulonimbus reported (FEW030CB).
›Temporarily 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 190° at 4 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling none. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: thunderstorms reported.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
Thunderstorms reportedMETAR
Thunderstorms are in the current observation. Expect rapidly changing winds, turbulence, and reduced visibility near cells.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW1129 190°190°4 kt190°190° 4190°
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Calm
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30 kt
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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
190° at 4 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 110 kt headwind · 4 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
11
HEAD
0 kt
CROSS
4 kt R
BEST
29
HEAD
0 kt tail
CROSS
4 kt L
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

11/29
Dimensions
8,858 x 148 ft
Surface
ASPH 71/F/C/X/T
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
2,347 ft
Pressure altitude
384 ft
Field elevation
264 ft MSL
Temperature
31°C (88°F)
Dewpoint
27°C (81°F)
Altimeter
29.80 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
2150Z 5:50 PM
Sunrise
0938Z 5:38 AM
Loggable night
2211Z (6:11 PM local) → 0916Z (5:16 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2150Z (5:50 PM local) → 0938Z (5:38 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
2250Z (6:50 PM local) → 0838Z (4:38 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

Eduardo Gomes International Airport is in Manaus, Amazonas. Field elevation 264 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATASBEG / MAO
RegionAmazonas
CountryBrazil
Coordinates-3.0386, -60.0497
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

119.7
MANAUS APP
APP
127.65
ATIS
ATIS
121.9
EDUARDO GOMES GND
GND
122.5
OPS
OPS
118.3
EDUARDO GOMES 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.

SBMN Ponta Pelada Airport / Manaus Air Base
7 NM SE
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗SBEG on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does SBEG have a METAR?
Yes. SBEG has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does SBEG have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for SBEG; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at SBEG?
SBEG sits at 264 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for SBEG?
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.