Bauru Airport

SBBU

Bauru, BR

Last Updated
Apr 12, 22:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 54 min ago
22:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
9 kt
100°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBBU 122200Z 10009KT 9999 FEW030 26/19 Q1017

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,025 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,025 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Bauru Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 3,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (100°) at 9 knots. Runway 14/32 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 6-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 3,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 19°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 12 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SBBU 121600Z 1218/1306 11010KT 9999 SCT040 TX31/1218Z TN19/1305Z BECMG 1219/1221 CAVOK RMK PGQ
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:54Z BASE
+0h
VFR 110° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BBU
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
4,921 ft 115 ft ASP 123°
6.9 kt 5.8 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBBU

3,633 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
87.1%
MVFR
7.2%
IFR
2.8%
LIFR
2.9%

Bauru Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 87.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 6.9 knots. Temperatures typically range between 13°C and 37°C with an average of 26.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, April, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 6.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 1%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.2%
NE
11%
E
22%
SE
25.2%
S
9.1%
SW
5.7%
W
6.2%
NW
7.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.4°C
Range: 13°C to 37°C
13°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.5%

Best Months for VFR

September April December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 3,633 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bauru Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBBU
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,025 ft MSL

Location

City: Bauru
Country: BR
Latitude: -22.344999°
Longitude: -49.053799°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 4,921 ft
Width: 115 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Bauru Airport

Bauru Airport (SBBU) is located in Bauru, BR at an elevation of 2,025 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (14/32), with the longest at 4,921 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 3,633 weather observations, SBBU experiences excellent VFR conditions 87.1% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at SBBU come from the SE (135°) with an average speed of 6.9 knots and recorded gusts up to 27 knots. Calm winds are rare (1%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 14/32 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.5 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, April, December, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 13°C (55°F) to 37°C (99°F), averaging 26.4°C (80°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 10.05 to 10.18 inHg (340-345 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 3,633 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.