Current Weather
Raw METAR
Weather Briefing
VFRMário Ribeiro Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the west-southwest (240°) at 2 knots.
Visibility & Ceiling
Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 18°C (64°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.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
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6,890 ft | 148 ft | ASP | 0° |
↑ 1.0 kt
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↔ 1.7 kt
60° angle
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Weather Statistics - SBMK
4,851 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026Flight Rules Distribution
Mário Ribeiro Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 90.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 5.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 15.4% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 15°C and 36°C with an average of 25.1°C. The best months for VFR flying are May, September, April.
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Statistics computed from 4,851 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.
Mário Ribeiro Airport - Airport Information
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About Mário Ribeiro Airport
Overview
Mário Ribeiro Airport serves Montes Claros, a city in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, at an elevation of 2191 feet MSL. The medium-sized airport supports regional transportation with a substantial 6890-foot asphalt runway, providing significant operational flexibility for various aircraft types.
Flying Conditions
Weather conditions at SBMK are predominantly VFR, with 90.4% of observations supporting visual flight rules. Prevailing winds from the northeast at an average of 6.3 knots create generally stable flying conditions, with temperatures ranging from 15°C to 36°C and an average of 25.7°C. September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months.
Notable Features
The airport's geographical coordinates at -16.706919, -43.818901 place it in a region with predictable meteorological patterns. Runway 12/30 experiences favorable wind conditions 100% of the time, with an average crosswind of only 4.8 knots, suggesting relatively comfortable approach and landing scenarios for most aircraft.
Approach Considerations
Pilots can expect highly reliable visual conditions, with only 1.6% of observations requiring instrument flight rules and a minimal 0.3% indicating low instrument conditions. Wind calm periods occur in 15.6% of observations, and visibility consistently averages 10 statute miles, providing excellent visual reference during approaches.
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