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SBUL/UDI METAR & TAF Ten. Cel. Aviador César Bombonato Airport

Uberlândia, Minas GeraisElevation 3,094 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR48 min old
Ceiling 9,000 ft, visibility 10 SM, rain.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
310@7
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
9,000 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
4,485 ft
+1,391 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0700Z (4:00 AM local) · 48 min old

SBUL is currently VFR. Winds are from the northwest at 7 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. The ceiling is 9,000 feet AGL. Reported weather: light rain.

WIND
310° at 7 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 9,000 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
21°C / 20°C
70°F / 68°F. 1°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.97 inHg
1014.9 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
RA
Rain reported.

Codes in this report: 9999 SCT BKN

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 0800Z (5:00 AM local) · valid to 0000Z (9:00 PM local)

SBUL forecast starts MVFR at 12Z. Worst period is 16Z to 00Z with IFR possible (TS, CB, LOW VIS). Best period is 12Z to 15Z (MVFR). Overall the forecast deteriorates over the period. Watch the TEMPO group: thunderstorms are temporarily forecast.

  • Maximum temperature 26°C expected at 1800Z on day 6.
  • Minimum temperature 19°C expected at 2300Z on day 6.
BKN0303,000 ft
BKN0303,000 ft
1200Z9:00 AM1424Z11:24 AM1648Z1:48 PM1912Z4:12 PM2136Z6:36 PM0000Z9:00 PM

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

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›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 310° at 7 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling 9,000 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
Crosswind calculator
No runway layout is available for SBUL. Enter a runway number or heading to estimate wind components.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

4/22
Dimensions
6,398 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
4,485 ft
Pressure altitude
3,044 ft
Field elevation
3,094 ft MSL
Temperature
21°C (70°F)
Dewpoint
20°C (68°F)
Altimeter
29.97 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
2117Z 6:17 PM
Sunrise
0836Z 5:36 AM
Loggable night
2140Z (6:40 PM local) → 0813Z (5:13 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2117Z (6:17 PM local) → 0836Z (5:36 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
2217Z (7:17 PM local) → 0736Z (4:36 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

Ten. Cel. Aviador César Bombonato Airport is in Uberlândia, Minas Gerais. Field elevation 3,094 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATASBUL / UDI
RegionMinas Gerais
CountryBrazil
Coordinates-18.8836, -48.2259
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

120.8
APP
APP
118.8
RDO
RDO
118.8
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.

SBUR Mário de Almeida Franco Airport
55 NM S
IFR
SBAX Romeu Zema Airport
83 NM SE
IFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗SBUL on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does SBUL have a METAR?
Yes. SBUL has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does SBUL have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for SBUL; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at SBUL?
SBUL sits at 3,094 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for SBUL?
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.