WBGR · MYY

Miri Airport

Miri, SarawakElevation 59 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
MVFR15 min old
No ceiling, visibility 4.97 SM, rain.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
MVFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
130@9
steady
VISIBILITY
4.97 SM
8 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
1,212 ft
+1,153 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0400Z (12:00 PM local) · 15 min old

WBGR is currently MVFR. Winds are from the southeast at 9 knots. Visibility is 4.97 statute miles. There is no ceiling. Reported weather: light rain. The main issue is visibility 4.97 sm (mvfr).

WIND
130° at 9 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
4.97 statute miles
8 km, reduced (MVFR).
CEILING & SKY
SCT014
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
24°C / 23°C
75°F / 73°F. 1°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.85 inHg
1010.8 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
RA, LOW VIS
Rain reported.

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 2300Z (7:00 AM local) · valid to 0000Z (8:00 AM local)

WBGR forecast starts VFR at 00Z. Worst period is 00Z to 04Z with IFR possible (TS, CB, LOW VIS). Best period is 04Z to 00Z (VFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period. Watch the TEMPO group: thunderstorms are temporarily forecast.

IFR
VFR
0000Z8:00 AM0448Z12:48 PM0936Z5:36 PM1424Z10:24 PM1912Z3:12 AM0000Z8:00 AM

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

Conditions are MVFR.
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 MVFR, wind from 130° at 9 kt, visibility 4.97 SM, ceiling none. 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
NESW0220 130°130°9 kt130°130° 9130°
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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
130° at 9 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 202 kt headwind · 9 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
20
HEAD
2 kt
CROSS
9 kt L
BEST
02
HEAD
2 kt tail
CROSS
9 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

02/20
Dimensions
9,006 x 197 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
1,212 ft
Pressure altitude
129 ft
Field elevation
59 ft MSL
Temperature
24°C (75°F)
Dewpoint
23°C (73°F)
Altimeter
29.85 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
1040Z 6:40 PM
Sunrise
2220Z 6:20 AM
Loggable night
1102Z (7:02 PM local) → 2158Z (5:58 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1040Z (6:40 PM local) → 2220Z (6:20 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1140Z (7:40 PM local) → 2120Z (5:20 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

Miri Airport is in Miri, Sarawak. Field elevation 59 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAWBGR / MYY
RegionSarawak
CountryMalaysia
Coordinates4.3220, 113.9870
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.9
APP
APP
127
ATIS
ATIS
121.9
GND
GND
123.3
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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does WBGR have a METAR?
Yes. WBGR has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does WBGR have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for WBGR; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at WBGR?
WBGR sits at 59 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for WBGR?
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.