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SBRF/REC METAR & TAF Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport

Recife, PernambucoElevation 33 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
MVFR28 min old
Ceiling 2,100 ft, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
MVFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
350@7
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
2,100 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
1,506 ft
+1,473 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0300Z (12:00 AM local) · 28 min old

SBRF is currently MVFR. Winds are from the north at 7 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. The ceiling is 2,100 feet AGL. The main issue is ceiling 2100 ft agl (mvfr).

WIND
350° at 7 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 2,100 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
27°C / 23°C
81°F / 73°F. 4°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.88 inHg
1011.9 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
LOW CIG
Ceiling 2100 ft AGL (MVFR).

Codes in this report: 9999 BKN

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

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

SBRF forecast starts VFR at 00Z. Worst period is 03Z to 05Z with MVFR possible. Best period is 00Z to 03Z (VFR). Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

  • Minimum temperature 27°C expected at 0800Z on day 27.
  • Maximum temperature 31°C expected at 1500Z on day 27.
VFR
MVFR
VFR
VFR
0000Z9:00 PM0448Z1:48 AM0936Z6:36 AM1424Z11:24 AM1912Z4:12 PM0000Z9:00 PM

Codes in this report: 9999 SCT BECMG RMK

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Conditions are MVFR.

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 350° at 7 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling 2,100 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
1 runway · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW1836 350°350°7 kt350°350° 7350°
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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
350° at 7 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 367 kt headwind · 1 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
36
HEAD
7 kt
CROSS
1 kt R
BEST
18
HEAD
7 kt tail
CROSS
1 kt L
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

18/36
Dimensions
9,865 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
1,506 ft
Pressure altitude
73 ft
Field elevation
33 ft MSL
Temperature
27°C (81°F)
Dewpoint
23°C (73°F)
Altimeter
29.88 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
2014Z 5:14 PM
Sunrise
0752Z 4:52 AM
Loggable night
2035Z (5:35 PM local) → 0731Z (4:31 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2014Z (5:14 PM local) → 0752Z (4:52 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
2114Z (6:14 PM local) → 0652Z (3:52 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

Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport is in Recife, Pernambuco. Field elevation 33 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATASBRF / REC
RegionPernambuco
CountryBrazil
Coordinates-8.1275, -34.9230
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

119.1
RECIFE APP
APP
127.65
ATIS
ATIS
121.85
GND
GND
122.5
RECIFE OPS
OPS
122.8
RECIFE 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.

SBJP Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport
59 NM N
VFR
SBKG Presidente João Suassuna Airport
77 NM NW
MVFR
SBMO Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport
98 NM SW
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗SBRF on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does SBRF have a METAR?
Yes. SBRF has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does SBRF have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for SBRF; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at SBRF?
SBRF sits at 33 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for SBRF?
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.