Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport

SBBR / BSB

Brasília, BR

Last Updated
Mar 5, 08:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 28 min ago
08:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
0 kt
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBBR 050800Z 00000KT CAVOK 18/17 Q1016

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SBBR 050800Z 0512/0612 09007KT 9999 FEW035 TX29/0518Z TN19/0608Z BECMG 0513/0515 FEW040 PROB30 0518/0521 TS VCSH FEW040CB BECMG 0521/0523 10006KT CAVOK BECMG 0600/0602 07006KT SCT010 TEMPO 0604/0606 11005KT FEW011 PROB30 0606/0609 06004KT BKN010 BECMG 0610/0612 02004KT FEW040TCU RMK PHH
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:27Z BASE
+0h
VFR 90° 7 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
13:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR
18:00Z PROB30
+10h
MVFR

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BBR
11L
29R
11R
29L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
11L/29R 10,499 ft 148 ft ASP 86°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
86° angle
11R/29L 10,827 ft 148 ft ASP 86°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
86° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBBR

4,143 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81.2%
MVFR
11.7%
IFR
5.3%
LIFR
1.8%

Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.3 knots. Temperatures typically range between 11°C and 34°C with an average of 23.2°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 3.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
14.1%
NE
7.9%
E
24.8%
SE
11.2%
S
7.3%
SW
4.8%
W
9.6%
NW
17.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.2°C
Range: 11°C to 34°C
11°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.7%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11L/29R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt
Runway 11R/29L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt

Statistics computed from 4,143 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBBR
IATA Code: BSB
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,497 ft MSL

Location

City: Brasília
Country: BR
Latitude: -15.869167°
Longitude: -47.920834°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 11L/29R
Length: 10,499 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 11R/29L
Length: 10,827 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport

Overview

Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport serves as the primary airport for Brasília, the capital city of Brazil. Located at 3,497 feet above mean sea level, this large airport is a critical transportation hub in the central region of the country. The airport supports commercial, charter, and potential military aviation operations with its two substantial asphalt runways.

Flying Conditions

Situated at a significant elevation of 3,497 feet MSL, pilots should anticipate potential performance considerations related to altitude density. The airport's geographical location in Brazil's central plateau suggests potential for varied meteorological conditions, which can impact aircraft performance and approach strategies. Pilots should carefully review current weather reports and calculate performance parameters specific to the airport's elevation.

Notable Features

The airport features two parallel runways with substantial length: Runway 11L/29R at 10,499 feet and Runway 11R/29L at 10,827 feet. These long runways provide flexibility for various aircraft types and operational requirements. The airport's coordinates at -15.869167, -47.920834 place it in the central Brazilian plateau, which presents unique geographical and atmospheric characteristics for aviators.

Approach Considerations

Both parallel runways are oriented approximately 110/290 degrees, suggesting potential wind alignment considerations for approach and departure. The substantial runway lengths (over 10,000 feet) provide significant margin for most aircraft operations, offering flexibility in landing and takeoff performance. Pilots should conduct standard terrain and approach briefings, paying particular attention to the airport's elevated terrain and potential wind conditions.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.