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SBGO/GYN METAR & TAF Santa Genoveva International Airport

Goiânia, GoiásElevation 2,450 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR24 min old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM, towering cumulus.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
260@13
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
5,293 ft
+2,843 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 1600Z (1:00 PM local) · 24 min old

SBGO is currently VFR. Winds are from the west at 13 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling. Main concerns: Towering cumulus reported (FEW050TCU).

WIND
260° at 13 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
SCT049 FEW050TCU
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
34°C / 19°C
93°F / 66°F. 15°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.91 inHg
1012.9 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
TCU
Towering cumulus reported (FEW050TCU).

Codes in this report: 9999 SCT FEW

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1610Z (1:10 PM local) · valid to 1800Z (3:00 PM local)

SBGO forecast starts VFR at 18Z. Worst period is 01Z to 06Z with MVFR possible (TS, CB). Best period is 21Z to 22Z (VFR). Conditions are roughly steady over the period. Watch the TEMPO group: thunderstorms are temporarily forecast.

  • Maximum temperature 35°C expected at 1800Z on day 25.
  • Minimum temperature 22°C expected at 0800Z on day 26.
VFR
VFR
VFR
MVFR
VFR
VFR
VFR
VFR
VFR
1800Z3:00 PM2248Z7:48 PM0336Z12:36 AM0824Z5:24 AM1312Z10:12 AM1800Z3:00 PM

Codes in this report: 9999 SCT TEMPO FEW BECMG BKN CAVOK PROB30 RMK

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Towering cumulus reported (FEW050TCU).
›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 260° at 13 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling none. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: high density altitude.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
High density altitudeMETAR
Density altitude about 5,293 ft (field elevation 2,450 ft). Expect reduced climb performance and a longer takeoff roll.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW1432 260°260°13 kt260°260° 13260°
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Calm
5 kt
10 kt
15 kt
20 kt
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
260° at 13 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 3210 kt headwind · 8 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
32
HEAD
10 kt
CROSS
8 kt L
BEST
14
HEAD
10 kt tail
CROSS
8 kt R
X-WIND
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

14/32
Dimensions
7,500 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
5,293 ft
Pressure altitude
2,460 ft
Field elevation
2,450 ft MSL
Temperature
34°C (93°F)
Dewpoint
19°C (66°F)
Altimeter
29.91 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
2119Z 6:19 PM
Sunrise
0842Z 5:42 AM
Loggable night
2141Z (6:41 PM local) → 0820Z (5:20 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2119Z (6:19 PM local) → 0842Z (5:42 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
2219Z (7:19 PM local) → 0742Z (4:42 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

Santa Genoveva International Airport is in Goiânia, Goiás. Field elevation 2,450 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATASBGO / GYN
RegionGoiás
CountryBrazil
Coordinates-16.6320, -49.2207
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

127.675
ATIS
ATIS
121.7
GND
GND
118.7
GOIANIA 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.

SBAN Anápolis Airbase
28 NM NE
MVFR
SBBR Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport
88 NM NE
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗SBGO on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does SBGO have a METAR?
Yes. SBGO has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does SBGO have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for SBGO; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at SBGO?
SBGO sits at 2,450 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for SBGO?
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.