Orlando Bezerra de Menezes Airport

SBJU / JDO

Juazeiro do Norte, BR

Last Updated
Apr 29, 04:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 33 min ago
04:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
0 kt
10+ km
Visibility
1,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBJU 290400Z 00000KT 9999 BKN018 22/22 Q1015

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,342 ft
BKN 1,800 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,142 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Orlando Bezerra de Menezes Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 1,800 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 1800 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 22°C (72°F) with a dewpoint of 22°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BJU
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
13/31 6,365 ft 148 ft ASP
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBJU

5,153 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
67%
MVFR
32.1%
IFR
0.7%
LIFR
0.2%

Orlando Bezerra de Menezes Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 67% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 0.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 6.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 46.9% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 20°C and 38°C with an average of 27.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 6.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 46.9%
Direction Distribution:
E
10.3%
N
1.9%
S
11.1%
W
0.9%
NE
11.1%
NW
1.4%
SE
14.5%
SW
2%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.6°C
Range: 20°C to 38°C
20°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

October September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt

Statistics computed from 5,153 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Orlando Bezerra de Menezes Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBJU
IATA Code: JDO
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,342 ft MSL

Location

City: Juazeiro do Norte
Country: BR
Latitude: -7.219320°
Longitude: -39.269096°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 6,365 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Orlando Bezerra de Menezes Airport

Orlando Bezerra de Menezes Airport (SBJU/JDO) is located in Juazeiro do Norte, BR at an elevation of 1,342 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (13/31), with the longest at 6,365 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 67% of the time based on 5,153 observations, SBJU requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 0.9% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at SBJU come from the SE (135°) with an average speed of 6.2 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (46.9% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 13/31 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.7 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are October, September, November, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 20°C (68°F) to 38°C (100°F), averaging 27.6°C (82°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 10.09 to 10.19 inHg (342-345 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 5,153 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.