Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport

SBBH / PLU

Belo Horizonte, BR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 46 min ago
19:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
4 kt
70°
10+ km
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBBH 041900Z 07004KT 9999 SCT035 BKN100 27/18 Q1014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,589 ft
SCT 3,500 ft AGL
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,089 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,589 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BBH
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
8,333 ft 148 ft ASP
2.0 kt 3.5 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBBH

2,952 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.1%
MVFR
13.8%
IFR
5.9%
LIFR
0.2%

Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.1 knots. Temperatures typically range between 13°C and 35°C with an average of 24.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 8.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.9%
NE
7.8%
E
51.8%
SE
6.3%
S
1.5%
SW
1.9%
W
9.9%
NW
6.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 24.4°C
Range: 13°C to 35°C
13°C 35°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 2,952 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBBH
IATA Code: PLU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,589 ft MSL

Location

City: Belo Horizonte
Country: BR
Latitude: -19.850740°
Longitude: -43.950316°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 8,333 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport

Overview

Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport serves Belo Horizonte, located in southeastern Brazil. As a medium-sized airport situated at 2,589 feet mean sea level, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region's transportation needs. The airport supports various flight operations with its single runway 13/31, measuring 8,333 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data indicates highly favorable VFR conditions approximately 82.8% of the time, with MVFR conditions present 11.8% of flights. The prevailing wind from the east (90 degrees) averages 6.4 knots, with maximum gusts up to 20 knots and calm periods occurring 7.6% of the time. Temperature ranges from 13°C to 35°C, with an average of 24.4°C, presenting generally stable thermal conditions for aviation.

Notable Features

The airport is positioned at coordinates -19.850740, -43.950316 in a region with consistent weather patterns. Seasonal variations show optimal VFR flying conditions during September, October, and November. The single runway configuration with an asphalt surface provides reliable operational capabilities for medium-sized aircraft.

Approach Considerations

Runway 13/31 demonstrates highly favorable wind alignment, with prevailing winds supporting 100% of approach scenarios. The average crosswind is minimal at 3.5 knots, facilitating straightforward landing and takeoff procedures. Consistently high visibility averaging 10 statute miles ensures excellent visual navigation conditions for most flight 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.

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.