Cabo Frio Airport

SBCB / CFB

Cabo Frio, BR

Last Updated
Jun 26, 19:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
19:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
5 kt
140°
10+ km
Visibility
7,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBCB 261900Z 14005KT 9999 FEW015 BKN070 23/20 Q1023

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 22 ft
FEW 1,500 ft AGL
BKN 7,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,522 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,022 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Cabo Frio Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 7,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southeast (140°) at 5 knots. Runway 10/28 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 7000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 20°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 12 hours. IFR conditions are expected to persist or develop. An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are recommended. Expected weather includes: Drizzle, Mist. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Drizzle, Mist between 18:00Z and 21:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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 SBCB 261645Z 2618/2706 15010KT 7000 SCT015 BKN030 TX23/2618Z TN21/2706Z TEMPO 2618/2621 4000 DZ BR BKN015 BECMG 2622/2624 00000KT BKN025 RMK PHN
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:34Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 150° 10 kt
Visibility: 7 km
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
22:00Z BECMG
+3h
MVFR
Ceiling: 2,500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BCB
10
28 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
8,366 ft 148 ft ASP
3.8 kt 3.2 kt
140° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBCB

3,818 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
85.6%
MVFR
10.6%
IFR
3%
LIFR
0.9%

Cabo Frio Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 85.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 9.8 knots. Temperatures typically range between 14°C and 34°C with an average of 25.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are April, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 9.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 1.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.9%
NE
21.3%
E
35.7%
SE
4.6%
S
10.7%
SW
10.8%
W
11%
NW
1.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.3°C
Range: 14°C to 34°C
14°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.4%

Best Months for VFR

April September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt

Statistics computed from 3,818 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Cabo Frio Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBCB
IATA Code: CFB
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 22 ft MSL

Location

City: Cabo Frio
Country: BR
Latitude: -22.921485°
Longitude: -42.071874°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 8,366 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Cabo Frio Airport

Cabo Frio Airport (SBCB/CFB) is located in Cabo Frio, BR at an elevation of 22 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (10/28), with the longest at 8,366 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 3,818 weather observations, SBCB experiences excellent VFR conditions 85.6% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at SBCB come from the E (90°) with an average speed of 9.8 knots and recorded gusts up to 27 knots. Calm winds are rare (1.4%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 10/28 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 5.3 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are April, September, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 14°C (57°F) to 34°C (93°F), averaging 25.3°C (78°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 10.03 to 10.18 inHg (340-345 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 3,818 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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.