Mário de Almeida Franco Airport

SBUR / UBA

Uberaba, BR

Last Updated
Mar 5, 07:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 23 min ago
07:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
4 kt
20°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBUR 050700Z 02004KT CAVOK 23/19 Q1014

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF SBUR 050300Z 0506/0518 03005KT CAVOK TN20/0509Z TX31/0517Z BECMG 0513/0515 34005KT BECMG 0515/0517 22005KT RMK PGM
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:22Z BASE
+0h
VFR 30° 5 kt
Visibility: >10km
13:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR 340° 5 kt
15:00Z BECMG
+8h
VFR 220° 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
3.5 kt 2.0 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

3,904 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
86.9%
MVFR
8%
IFR
3%
LIFR
2%

Mário de Almeida Franco Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 86.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 72 knots. Temperatures typically range between 13°C and 36°C with an average of 24.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, November, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 72 kt
Calm Winds: 0.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
25.5%
NE
20.7%
E
11.1%
SE
8%
S
10.2%
SW
5.6%
W
7.3%
NW
11.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 24.6°C
Range: 13°C to 36°C
13°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.5%

Best Months for VFR

March November October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 3,904 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.

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.