Rio Branco-Plácido de Castro International Airport

SBRB / RBR

Rio Branco, BR

Last Updated
Feb 7, 16:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 28 min ago
16:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
5 kt
340°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBRB 071600Z 34005KT 9999 SCT030 31/24 Q1014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 633 ft
SCT 3,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,633 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SBRB 070900Z 0712/0724 34005KT 9999 SCT020 TN24/0712Z TX31/0717Z RMK PHD
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:28Z BASE
+0h
VFR 340° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BRB
06 ✈️
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
7,080 ft 148 ft ASP
0.9 kt 4.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBRB

3,612 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
56.3%
MVFR
31.6%
IFR
4.6%
LIFR
7.5%

Rio Branco-Plácido de Castro International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 56.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 12.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 4.5 knots. Temperatures typically range between 18°C and 36°C with an average of 25.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are February, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 4.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 7.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
25.6%
NE
8%
E
4.7%
SE
5.1%
S
9.1%
SW
7.3%
W
13.9%
NW
18.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.9°C
Range: 18°C to 36°C
18°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2%

Best Months for VFR

February September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt

Statistics computed from 3,612 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Rio Branco-Plácido de Castro International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBRB
IATA Code: RBR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 633 ft MSL

Location

City: Rio Branco
Country: BR
Latitude: -9.869031°
Longitude: -67.893984°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 7,080 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Rio Branco-Plácido de Castro International Airport

Overview

Rio Branco-Plácido de Castro International Airport serves the capital city of Acre state in western Brazil. Located at 633 ft MSL with coordinates -9.869031, -67.893984, this medium-sized airport provides essential regional and commercial aviation connectivity. The airport features a single runway 06/24 measuring 7,080 ft with an asphalted surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Rio Branco are predominantly favorable, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions present 56.6% of the time. Marginal VFR conditions occur 32.4% of observations, while IFR and Low IFR conditions are relatively infrequent at 4.1% and 6.9% respectively. Temperatures range from 18°C to 36°C, with an average of 25.9°C, and average visibility typically excellent at 10 statute miles.

Notable Features

The airport experiences consistent northerly winds, with a prevailing direction of 0° and an average speed of 4.5 knots. Wind conditions can occasionally reach up to 30 knots, though calm conditions occur 8% of the time. September through November represent the most favorable VFR months for aviation operations in this region.

Approach Considerations

Runway 06/24 demonstrates highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of only 3.2 knots. Pilots can expect minimal wind-related approach challenges during most operations. The consistent wind patterns and high percentage of VFR conditions make this airport generally predictable for navigation and landing.

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.