Orlando Bezerra de Menezes Airport

SBJU / JDO

Juazeiro do Norte, BR

Last Updated
Apr 12, 22:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 18 min ago
22:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
0 kt
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBJU 122200Z 00000KT 9999 FEW020 27/21 Q1013

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,342 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,342 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Orlando Bezerra de Menezes Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 2,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 2,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 27°C (81°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

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.

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BJU
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
13/31 6,365 ft 148 ft ASP
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBJU

4,787 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
66.7%
MVFR
32.5%
IFR
0.7%
LIFR
0.2%

Orlando Bezerra de Menezes Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 66.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 0.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 6.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 46.5% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 20°C and 38°C with an average of 27.7°C. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 6.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 46.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
1.9%
NE
11.8%
E
10.3%
SE
13.9%
S
11.1%
SW
2.1%
W
0.9%
NW
1.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.7°C
Range: 20°C to 38°C
20°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

October September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt

Statistics computed from 4,787 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Orlando Bezerra de Menezes Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBJU
IATA Code: JDO
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,342 ft MSL

Location

City: Juazeiro do Norte
Country: BR
Latitude: -7.219320°
Longitude: -39.269096°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 6,365 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Orlando Bezerra de Menezes Airport

Orlando Bezerra de Menezes Airport (SBJU/JDO) is located in Juazeiro do Norte, BR at an elevation of 1,342 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (13/31), with the longest at 6,365 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 66.7% of the time based on 4,787 observations, SBJU requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 0.9% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at SBJU come from the SE (135°) with an average speed of 6.2 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (46.5% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 13/31 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.7 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are October, September, November, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 20°C (68°F) to 38°C (100°F), averaging 27.7°C (82°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 10.09 to 10.19 inHg (342-345 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 4,787 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.