Regional de Maringá - Sílvio Name Júnior Airport

SBMG / MGF

Maringá, BR

Last Updated
May 15, 06:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 31 min ago
06:00Z

🌅 Dawn
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
6 kt
360°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBMG 150600Z AUTO 36006KT 9999 -RA FEW032 17/16 Q1017

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,801 ft
FEW 3,200 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,001 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Regional de Maringá - Sílvio Name Júnior Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 3,200 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (360°) at 6 knots. Runway 28 is favored with a 1-knot headwind and 6-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 3,200 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 17°C (63°F) with a dewpoint of 16°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

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.

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

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BMG
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
7,808 ft 148 ft ASP
1.0 kt 5.9 kt
100° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBMG

5,538 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
89.6%
MVFR
4.8%
IFR
2.1%
LIFR
3.5%

Regional de Maringá - Sílvio Name Júnior Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 89.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 8.1 knots. Temperature extremes range from 4°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 8.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 0.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
14.4%
NE
19.3%
E
21.3%
SE
15%
S
13%
SW
6%
W
6.7%
NW
4.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 24.2°C
Range: 4°C to 35°C
4°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 5%

Best Months for VFR

September March January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt

Statistics computed from 5,538 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Regional de Maringá - Sílvio Name Júnior Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBMG
IATA Code: MGF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,801 ft MSL

Location

City: Maringá
Country: BR
Latitude: -23.476060°
Longitude: -52.016187°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 7,808 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Regional de Maringá - Sílvio Name Júnior Airport

Overview

Regional de Maringá - Sílvio Name Júnior Airport serves the Maringá region in Brazil as a medium-sized airport with a substantial 7,808 ft runway. Located at coordinates -23.476060, -52.016187 and elevated at 1,801 ft MSL, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the surrounding area.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 90.1% of observations indicating favorable visual flight rules. Wind patterns are consistently easterly at an average of 8.8 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 29 knots. Temperature ranges from 9°C to 35°C, with an average of 24°C, providing generally stable thermal conditions for aviation.

Notable Features

The single runway 10/28 is an asphalted surface that benefits from near-perfect wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions. The airport's elevation and geographic location contribute to relatively stable atmospheric conditions, with minimal occurrences of low visibility or extreme weather events.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect excellent wind conditions for runway 10/28, with an average crosswind of just 5.5 knots. September, January, and November represent the best months for VFR operations, offering optimal flying conditions. The airport's consistent weather patterns and long runway provide reliable approach and landing opportunities.

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.