Jacarepaguá - Roberto Marinho Airport

SBJR / RRJ

Rio De Janeiro, BR

Last Updated
Apr 30, 14:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 56 min ago
14:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
8 kt
170°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBJR 301400Z 17008KT 9999 FEW035 30/23 Q1015

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 10 ft
FEW 3,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,510 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Jacarepaguá - Roberto Marinho Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 3,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (170°) at 8 knots. Runway 21 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 3,500 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 30°C (86°F) with a dewpoint of 23°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

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.

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BJR
03
21 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
2,952 ft 98 ft ASP
6.1 kt 5.1 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 - SBJR

3,312 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
84.7%
MVFR
10.1%
IFR
4.2%
LIFR
1%

Jacarepaguá - Roberto Marinho Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 84.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 5.6 knots. Temperatures typically range between 18°C and 40°C with an average of 27.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, April, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 5.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 2%
Direction Distribution:
N
16.4%
NE
5.8%
E
3.6%
SE
12.9%
S
27%
SW
17.6%
W
10%
NW
4.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.6°C
Range: 18°C to 40°C
18°C 40°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September April December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3 kt

Statistics computed from 3,312 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Jacarepaguá - Roberto Marinho Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBJR
IATA Code: RRJ
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 10 ft MSL

Location

City: Rio De Janeiro
Country: BR
Latitude: -22.986773°
Longitude: -43.372194°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 2,952 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Jacarepaguá - Roberto Marinho Airport

Jacarepaguá - Roberto Marinho Airport (SBJR/RRJ) is located in Rio De Janeiro, BR at an elevation of 10 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (03/21), with the longest at 2,952 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 3,312 weather observations shows SBJR maintains VFR conditions 84.7% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 10.1% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 5.2% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at SBJR come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 5.6 knots. Calm winds are rare (2%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 03/21 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, April, December, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 18°C (64°F) to 40°C (104°F), averaging 27.6°C (82°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 10.03 to 10.18 inHg (340-345 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 3,312 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.