Marechal Rondon Airport

SBCY / CGB

Cuiabá, BR

Last Updated
Jul 28, 13:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 24 min ago
13:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
9 kt
310°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBCY 281300Z 31009KT CAVOK 31/18 Q1014

Weather Briefing

VFR

Marechal Rondon Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (310°) at 9 knots. Runway 35 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 6-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 31°C (88°F) with a dewpoint of 18°C, indicating relatively dry conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 13:00Z and 21:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SBCY 280940Z 2812/2912 33005KT CAVOK TX37/2818Z TN22/2909Z TEMPO 2813/2821 36010KT RMK PHC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:23Z BASE
+0h
VFR 330° 5 kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BCY
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
7,546 ft 148 ft ASP 153°
6.9 kt 5.8 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBCY

7,499 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79.8%
MVFR
13.7%
IFR
5.3%
LIFR
1.2%

Marechal Rondon Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 79.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 6.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 5.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 knots. Temperatures typically range between 14°C and 41°C with an average of 26.8°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 5.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 3.7%
Direction Distribution:
E
6.8%
N
12.6%
S
16.1%
W
9.8%
NE
4.2%
NW
28.6%
SE
10.9%
SW
7.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.8°C
Range: 14°C to 41°C
14°C 41°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.9 kt

Statistics computed from 7,499 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Marechal Rondon Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBCY
IATA Code: CGB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 617 ft MSL

Location

City: Cuiabá
Country: BR
Latitude: -15.652900°
Longitude: -56.116699°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 7,546 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Marechal Rondon Airport

Overview

Marechal Rondon Airport serves Cuiabá, the capital of Mato Grosso state in central Brazil. Located at 617 feet MSL with coordinates -15.652900, -56.116699, this medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for a region known for agricultural and regional connectivity.

Flying Conditions

Weather at SBCY demonstrates highly favorable VFR conditions, with 84.8% of observations reporting visual flight rules. The prevailing northwest winds at an average of 6.3 knots create stable flying conditions, with temperature ranges from 19°C to 41°C. September through November represent the most consistent VFR months with minimal meteorological disruptions.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway 17/35 extends 7,546 feet with an asphalt surface, accommodating medium-sized aircraft operations. Wind data indicates 100% favorable runway alignment, with an average crosswind of just 3.6 knots. Maximum recorded wind speeds reach 26 knots, suggesting occasional moderate wind challenge potential.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect predominantly stable approach conditions given the airport's meteorological profile. With consistent northwest winds and excellent visibility averaging 10 statute miles, approaches to runway 17/35 should be straightforward. Low occurrence of instrument meteorological conditions (IFR/LIFR at 3.2%) further supports predictable flight planning.

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.