Comandante Gustavo Kraemer Airport

SBBG / BGX

Bagé, BR

Last Updated
Mar 3, 19:45Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 15 hours ago
19:45Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
32°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
9 kt
80°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI SBBG 031945Z 08009KT CAVOK 32/20 Q1008

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SBBG 040300Z 0406/0418 03006KT 9999 FEW030 TN21/0408Z TX28/0416Z BECMG 0412/0414 34005KT 8000 BKN030 FEW040TCU TEMPO 0415/0418 7000 TSRA FEW040CB RMK PAB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:53Z BASE
+0h
VFR 30° 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
12:00Z BECMG
+2h
MVFR 340° 5 kt
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
15:00Z TEMPO
+5h
MVFR
Visibility: 7 km
Thunderstorm Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BBG
14
32
6 ✈️
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
14/32 3,770 ft 148 ft GRS
1.6 kt 8.9 kt
80° angle
✈️ 6/24
Active: 6
4,921 ft 98 ft CON 46°
8.5 kt 3.1 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBBG

4,243 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78.1%
MVFR
12.4%
IFR
6.3%
LIFR
3.2%

Comandante Gustavo Kraemer Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 78.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 8.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperature extremes range from 4°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 8.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 1.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.9%
NE
20.9%
E
20.9%
SE
14.8%
S
10.6%
SW
7.1%
W
10.2%
NW
5.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 21.1°C
Range: 4°C to 37°C
4°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.5%

Best Months for VFR

March October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.8 kt

Statistics computed from 4,243 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Comandante Gustavo Kraemer Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBBG
IATA Code: BGX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 600 ft MSL

Location

City: Bagé
Country: BR
Latitude: -31.390499°
Longitude: -54.112202°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 3,770 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No
Runway 6/24
Length: 4,921 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Comandante Gustavo Kraemer Airport

Overview

Comandante Gustavo Kraemer Airport serves the city of Bagé in southern Brazil, located at coordinates -31.390499, -54.112202. Positioned at 600 feet above mean sea level, this medium-sized airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for the region. The airport features two runways: a grass runway 14/32 measuring 3,770 feet and a concrete runway 6/24 extending 4,921 feet.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions, with 77.8% of observations supporting clear flying. Easterly winds dominate at 90 degrees, averaging 8.7 knots with occasional gusts up to 31 knots. Temperature ranges from 4°C to 36°C, with an average of 20.6°C, creating generally stable flying conditions. September, October, and November offer the most consistent VFR weather patterns.

Notable Features

The airport's dual runway configuration provides flexibility for different wind conditions, with runway 14/32 showing particularly favorable wind alignment. The grass and concrete runways offer different surface characteristics that pilots should consider during approach and landing. Its location in southern Brazil suggests potential for varied terrain and regional meteorological influences.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect minimal crosswind challenges, with runway 14/32 experiencing an average crosswind of just 5.8 knots. Visibility consistently averages 10 statute miles, with extremely rare instances of reduced visibility (only 1.6% fog occurrence). The concrete runway 6/24 provides the longer landing surface and may be preferable for larger aircraft or during more challenging wind conditions.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.