Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport

SBGL / GIG

Rio De Janeiro, BR

Last Updated
Sep 16, 08:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
08:00Z
☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
3kt
110°
10+ km
Visibility
700ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBGL 160800Z 11003KT 9999 BKN007 20/18 Q1015

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 28ft
BKN 700ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
700ft
AGL (Above Ground)
728ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SBGL 160825Z 1612/1718 03007KT 9999 FEW020 TN20/1709Z TX30/1716Z BECMG 1615/1617 14010KT TEMPO 1621/1702 24015G30KT 4000 TSRA SCT010 BKN015 FEW030CB BECMG 1702/1704 27005KT TEMPO 1706/1712 21007KT 4000 DZ BR BKN010 BECMG 1712/1714 19007KT RMK PHI
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:28Z BASE
+0h
VFR 30° 7kt
Visibility: 10+ km
15:00Z BECMG
+7h
VFR 140° 10kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BGL
10
28
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
10/28 13,123 ft 148 ft CON 74°
↑ 2.4kt ↔ 1.8kt
36° angle
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
10,433 ft 154 ft ASP 125°
↑ 2.3kt ↔ 1.9kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBGL
IATA Code: GIG
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 28 ft MSL

Location

City: Rio De Janeiro
Country: BR
Latitude: -22.809999°
Longitude: -43.250557°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT3

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 13,123 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 10,433 ft
Width: 154 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (SBGL/GIG) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Rio De Janeiro, BR. The facility operates at an elevation of 28 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 2 runways (10/28, 15/33) with CON and ASP surfaces . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.