Guajará-Mirim Airport

SBGM / GJM

Guajará-Mirim, BR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 13:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 26 min ago
13:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
3 kt
60°
10+ km
Visibility
8,100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBGM 041300Z 06003KT 9999 FEW030 SCT050 BKN081 28/25 Q1011

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 478 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
SCT 5,000 ft AGL
BKN 8,100 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,478 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,478 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,578 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BGM
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
5,889 ft 148 ft ASP
1.0 kt 2.8 kt
110° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBGM

1,342 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
76.9%
MVFR
18.8%
IFR
3.1%
LIFR
1.2%

Guajará-Mirim Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 76.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 4.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6 knots. Temperatures typically range between 21°C and 37°C with an average of 29°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 0.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
10%
NE
3%
E
7.1%
SE
9.7%
S
6.3%
SW
6.9%
W
28.7%
NW
27.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 29°C
Range: 21°C to 37°C
21°C 37°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September March October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 1,342 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Guajará-Mirim Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBGM
IATA Code: GJM
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 478 ft MSL

Location

City: Guajará-Mirim
Country: BR
Latitude: -10.786410°
Longitude: -65.284860°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 5,889 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Guajará-Mirim Airport

Overview

Guajará-Mirim Airport serves the municipality of Guajará-Mirim in the western region of Rondônia, Brazil, situated near the Bolivian border. The medium-sized airport operates at an elevation of 478 feet above mean sea level, providing essential aviation infrastructure for regional transportation and local operational needs.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions, with 81.3% of observations reporting clear flying conditions and only 2.5% indicating IFR status. Wind patterns are consistently westerly at 270 degrees, averaging 5.9 knots with occasional gusts up to 17 knots. The temperature range spans from 21°C to 37°C, with an average of 29.2°C, creating stable atmospheric conditions for most operations.

Notable Features

The airport features a single asphalt runway (17/35) measuring 5,889 feet in length, accommodating medium-sized aircraft. Its geographical location in western Brazil presents unique regional characteristics, with terrain and climate typical of the Amazonian border region. Winds strongly favor runway alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of just 4.1 knots.

Approach Considerations

September through November represent the optimal months for VFR flying, offering the most consistent weather conditions. The runway's favorable wind alignment minimizes crosswind challenges, with near-perfect wind compatibility. Pilots should anticipate stable visibility conditions, with an average of 10 statute miles and essentially zero reported instances of fog or severely restricted visibility.

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

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.