Ten. Cel. Aviador César Bombonato Airport

SBUL / UDI

Uberlândia, BR

Last Updated
Feb 14, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 23 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
4 kt
130°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBUL 141000Z 13004KT CAVOK 21/16 Q1021

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SBUL 140450Z 1406/1418 15003KT CAVOK TN19/1408Z TX30/1417Z BECMG 1410/1412 08005KT RMK PGL
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:22Z BASE
+0h
VFR 150° 3 kt
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BUL
4
22 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 4/22
Active: 22
6,398 ft 148 ft ASP
0.0 kt 4.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBUL

3,492 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
82.5%
MVFR
7.4%
IFR
3.6%
LIFR
6.5%

Ten. Cel. Aviador César Bombonato Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 82.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.8 knots. Temperatures typically range between 14°C and 35°C with an average of 23.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 0.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
14.3%
NE
14.6%
E
31.3%
SE
14.9%
S
7.2%
SW
7.1%
W
5.6%
NW
4.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.6°C
Range: 14°C to 35°C
14°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.3%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Statistics computed from 3,492 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ten. Cel. Aviador César Bombonato Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBUL
IATA Code: UDI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,094 ft MSL

Location

City: Uberlândia
Country: BR
Latitude: -18.883579°
Longitude: -48.225936°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 4/22
Length: 6,398 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Ten. Cel. Aviador César Bombonato Airport

Overview

Ten. Cel. Aviador César Bombonato Airport serves Uberlândia, a significant city in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Located at 3,094 feet elevation with coordinates -18.883579, -48.225936, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region's transportation and economic needs.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at SBUL are predominantly VFR, with 85.6% of observations indicating favorable flying conditions. Wind patterns are consistently easterly at 90 degrees, averaging 7.9 knots with occasional gusts up to 22 knots. Temperature ranges from 14°C to 35°C, with an average of 23.8°C, creating generally stable atmospheric conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (4/22) measuring 6,398 feet with an asphalt surface. Its elevated position at 3,094 feet MSL provides unique terrain considerations for pilots, potentially affecting aircraft performance and approach dynamics. The geographical location suggests potential for thermal and wind variations typical of the Brazilian interior.

Approach Considerations

Prevailing easterly winds suggest runway 22 might offer more favorable approach conditions for landing. Pilots can expect excellent visibility averaging 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of restricted visibility (fog occurs in only 1.6% of observations). September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations.

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.