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SBGL/GIG METAR & TAF Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport

Rio De Janeiro, Rio de JaneiroElevation 28 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
MVFR42 min old
Ceiling 2,500 ft, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
MVFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
290@7
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
2,500 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
1,075 ft
+1,047 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0000Z (9:00 PM local) · 42 min old

SBGL is currently MVFR. Winds are from the west at 7 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. The ceiling is 2,500 feet AGL. The main issue is ceiling 2500 ft agl (mvfr).

WIND
290° at 7 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 2,500 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
23°C / 21°C
73°F / 70°F. 2°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.83 inHg
1010.2 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
LOW CIG
Ceiling 2500 ft AGL (MVFR).

Codes in this report: 9999 SCT BKN OVC

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1930Z (4:30 PM local) · valid to 0600Z (3:00 AM local)

SBGL forecast starts MVFR at 00Z. Worst period is 00Z to 12Z with IFR possible (LOW CIG, LOW VIS). Best period is 12Z to 15Z (MVFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period.

  • Minimum temperature 21°C expected at 0800Z on day 26.
  • Maximum temperature 24°C expected at 1800Z on day 26.
BKN0161,600 ft · 4.4 SM
BKN0161,600 ft · 4.4 SM
BKN0161,600 ft · 4.4 SM
0000Z9:00 PM0600Z3:00 AM1200Z9:00 AM1800Z3:00 PM0000Z9:00 PM0600Z3:00 AM

Codes in this report: BKN TEMPO BR BECMG RMK

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Conditions are MVFR.
›Temporarily forecast: ceiling 800 ft AGL.

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 MVFR, wind from 290° at 7 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling 2,500 ft. 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
2 runways · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW10281533 290°290°7 kt290°290° 7290°
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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
290° at 7 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 337 kt headwind · 2 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
33
HEAD
7 kt
CROSS
2 kt L
BEST
28
HEAD
6 kt
CROSS
4 kt R
OK
10
HEAD
6 kt tail
CROSS
4 kt L
OK
15
HEAD
7 kt tail
CROSS
2 kt R
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

10/28
Dimensions
13,123 x 148 ft
Surface
CON
Lighting
Lighted
15/33
Dimensions
10,433 x 154 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
1,075 ft
Pressure altitude
118 ft
Field elevation
28 ft MSL
Temperature
23°C (73°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
2101Z 6:01 PM
Sunrise
0812Z 5:12 AM
Loggable night
2124Z (6:24 PM local) → 0748Z (4:48 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2101Z (6:01 PM local) → 0812Z (5:12 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
2201Z (7:01 PM local) → 0712Z (4:12 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

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is in Rio De Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro. Field elevation 28 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATASBGL / GIG
RegionRio de Janeiro
CountryBrazil
Coordinates-22.8100, -43.2506
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

119.35
RIO APP
APP
127.6
ATIS
ATIS
121
CLNC DEL
CLD
121.65
GND
GND
122.5
OPS
OPS
118
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.

SBRJ Santos Dumont Airport
8 NM SE
MVFR
SBAF Campo Délio Jardim de Mattos Airport
8 NM SW
VFR
SBJR Jacarepaguá - Roberto Marinho Airport
13 NM SW
IFR
SBCB Cabo Frio Airport
66 NM E
MVFR
SBME Macaé Benedito Lacerda Airport
87 NM E
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗SBGL on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does SBGL have a METAR?
Yes. SBGL has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does SBGL have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for SBGL; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at SBGL?
SBGL sits at 28 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for SBGL?
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.