Mário de Almeida Franco Airport

SBUR / UBA

Uberaba, BR

Last Updated
Feb 7, 17:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 34 min ago
17:00Z

☀️ Day
LIFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
8 kt
20°
0.8 km
Visibility
3,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBUR 071700Z COR 02008KT 0800 TSRA BKN032 FEW035CB 24/21 Q1014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,655 ft
BKN 3,200 ft AGL
FEW 3,500 ft AGL (CB)
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,855 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,155 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SBUR 070800Z 0712/0724 02005KT 9999 SCT004 TX26/0714Z TN21/0723Z PROB30 0712/0713 1000 BR BKN002 BECMG 0713/0715 33008KT SHRA SCT016 BKN025 FEW040TCU TEMPO 0716/0718 6000 TSRA BKN021 FEW040CB TEMPO 0718/0721 22008KT 6000 TSRA BKN021 FEW040CB BECMG 0721/0723 17005KT VCSH SCT020 RMK PHH
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:34Z BASE
+0h
VFR 20° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
18:00Z TEMPO
+1h
MVFR 220° 8 kt
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 2,100 ft
Thunderstorm Rain
21:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR 170° 5 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BUR
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
5,771 ft 148 ft ASP
6.9 kt 4.0 kt
150° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBUR

3,314 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
87.3%
MVFR
8%
IFR
2.8%
LIFR
1.9%

Mário de Almeida Franco Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 87.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 72 knots. Temperatures typically range between 13°C and 36°C with an average of 24.7°C. The best months for VFR flying are November, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 72 kt
Calm Winds: 0.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
25.2%
NE
21.1%
E
12.3%
SE
8.1%
S
9.9%
SW
5.5%
W
7.2%
NW
10.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 24.7°C
Range: 13°C to 36°C
13°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.6%

Best Months for VFR

November October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 3,314 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Mário de Almeida Franco Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBUR
IATA Code: UBA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,655 ft MSL

Location

City: Uberaba
Country: BR
Latitude: -19.765036°
Longitude: -47.964805°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 5,771 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Mário de Almeida Franco Airport

Overview

Mário de Almeida Franco Airport serves Uberaba, Brazil, as a medium-sized airport situated at an elevation of 2,655 feet MSL. Located at coordinates -19.765036, -47.964805, the airport supports regional aviation operations with a primary 5,771-foot asphalted runway oriented 17/35.

Flying Conditions

Statistical data indicates highly favorable VFR conditions, with 88.1% of observations reporting visual flight rules. Temperature ranges from 13°C to 36°C, averaging 24.8°C, providing generally stable flying conditions. Wind patterns predominantly originate from the north (0°) at an average of 6.9 knots, with October, November, and September presenting the most consistent weather for flying.

Notable Features

The airport's elevation of 2,655 feet introduces moderate altitude considerations for aircraft performance. Winds demonstrate significant variability, with recorded maximum gusts reaching 72 knots, though calm conditions occur in only 0.4% of observations. Runway 17/35 experiences favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of 4.1 knots.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect excellent visibility conditions, with an average visibility of 10 statute miles and minimal occurrences of restricted visibility (fog present in only 0.7% of observations). The runway's orientation and consistent wind patterns make approaches relatively predictable, with minimal IFR interruptions (only 2.4% of observations).

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.