Santos Dumont Airport

SBRJ / SDU

Rio de Janeiro, BR

Last Updated
Jan 17, 16:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
16:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
32°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
4kt
140°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBRJ 171600Z 14004KT 9999 FEW030 32/22 Q1009

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 11ft
FEW 3,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,011ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SBRJ 170837Z 1712/1724 01005KT 9999 FEW023 TX32/1717Z TN27/1724Z BECMG 1714/1717 16012KT TEMPO 1718/1722 36007KT 7000 TS SCT020 FEW025CB RMK PHC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:19Z BASE
+0h
VFR 10° 5kt
Visibility: 10+ km
18:00Z TEMPO
+2h
MVFR 360° 7kt
Visibility: 7 km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BRJ
02L
20R ✈️
02R
20L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02L/20R
Active: 20R
4,134 ft 98 ft ASP 357°
↑ 2.0kt ↔ 3.5kt
60° angle
✈️ 02R/20L
Active: 20L
4,341 ft 138 ft ASP 357°
↑ 2.0kt ↔ 3.5kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Santos Dumont Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBRJ
IATA Code: SDU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 11 ft MSL

Location

City: Rio de Janeiro
Country: BR
Latitude: -22.910500°
Longitude: -43.163101°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT3

Runway Information

Runway 02L/20R
Length: 4,134 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 02R/20L
Length: 4,341 ft
Width: 138 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Santos Dumont Airport

Santos Dumont Airport (SBRJ/SDU) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Rio de Janeiro, BR. The facility operates at an elevation of 11 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (02L/20R, 02R/20L) 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.