Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport

SBRF / REC

Recife, BR

Last Updated
Sep 16, 02:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
02:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
10kt
130°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBRF 160200Z 13010KT 9999 SCT020 26/21 Q1017

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 33ft
SCT 2,000ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,033ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF SBRF 160224Z 1606/1706 13010KT 9999 SCT023 TN25/1608Z TX29/1616Z RMK PHI
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:50Z BASE
+0h
VFR 130° 10kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BRF
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
9,865 ft 148 ft ASP 162°
↑ 6.4kt ↔ 7.7kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBRF
IATA Code: REC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 33 ft MSL

Location

City: Recife
Country: BR
Latitude: -8.125984°
Longitude: -34.923316°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT2

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 9,865 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

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

About Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport

Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (SBRF/REC) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Recife, BR. The facility operates at an elevation of 33 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (18/36) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular 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.