Is SBCB VFR or IFR right now?

SBCB is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at SBCB has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 090° at 12 kt, runway 10 gives a 12 kt headwind and 2 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Cabo Frio Airport have?

Cabo Frio Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 8,366 ft (2,550 m). Field elevation is 22 ft.

What time is sunrise and sunset at SBCB?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 08:25 UTC and sunset at 20:48 UTC; civil twilight ends at 21:10 UTC.

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Cabo Frio Airport

General Aviation Airport · Cabo Frio, RJ, Brazil

Conditions are good for visual flight at Cabo Frio Airport. It's 79°F with 79% humidity. Winds from 090° at 12 kt.

ICAOSBCBIATACFBLOCALRJ0003

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC-3--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation22ft7 m

Longest runway8,366ft2,550 m

Runways10 lighted

Coordinates-22.92, -42.0722°55'17.3"S 42°04'18.7"W

ClassGeneral AviationScheduled service

Current weather

Stale · 1 h 23 min ago

This observation is over an hour old and may not reflect current conditions.

79°F26°C · Dew 72°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

090° @ 12 kt

Visibility6+ sm
CeilingUnlimited
Humidity79%
Altimeter29.88 inHg
Pressure1012 hPa
GustsNone

Few 500′Scattered 5,000′

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR SBCB 042100Z 09012KT 9999 FEW005 SCT050 26/22 Q1012

Decoded — plain language

Wind090° @ 12 kt

Visibility6+ sm

Temperature79°F / 26°C

Dew point72°F · 79% RH

Altimeter29.88 inHg

CeilingUnlimited

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyFew 500′, Scattered 5,000′

Observed 04 Oct 2026 21:00Z·Cabo Frio Arpt, RJ, BR·1 h 23 min ago

Forecast

TAF

Valid Mon 00:00Z – Mon 12:00Z

InitialMon 00:00Zuntil Mon 12:00Z
MVFRWind040° @ 15 ktVis6+ smSkyScattered 2,000′, Broken 3,000′
40% chanceMon 00:00Zuntil Mon 03:00Z
MVFRVis3.1 smSkyBroken 1,500′, Few 3,000′WeatherThunderstorm with rain
TemporaryMon 08:00Zuntil Mon 12:00Z
MVFRVis3.1 smSkyScattered 700′, Broken 1,500′WeatherDrizzle, mist

RAW

TAF SBCB 041730Z 0500/0512 04015KT 9999 SCT020 BKN030 TN22/0509Z TX25/0512Z
  PROB40 0500/0503 5000 TSRA BKN015 FEW030CB
  TEMPO 0508/0512 5000 DZ BR SCT007 BKN015 RMK PHN

Issued 04 Oct 2026 17:30Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

10/28

Headwind12 kt

Crosswind2 kt from L

★ Best

Tailwind12 kt

Crosswind2 kt from R

Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Quick answers

Updated 22:23 UTC

What is the weather at Cabo Frio Airport (SBCB) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Cabo Frio Airport. It's 79°F with 79% humidity. Winds from 090° at 12 kt. (observed 21:00 UTC)
Is SBCB VFR or IFR right now?: SBCB is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at SBCB has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 090° at 12 kt, runway 10 gives a 12 kt headwind and 2 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Cabo Frio Airport have?: Cabo Frio Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 8,366 ft (2,550 m). Field elevation is 22 ft.
What time is sunrise and sunset at SBCB?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 08:25 UTC and sunset at 20:48 UTC; civil twilight ends at 21:10 UTC.

Runways

1 total

10/28

8,366 ft2,550 × 148 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

1 listed

AFIS132.15RDO

Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.

Nearby navaids

Within 40 NM

CBF

Cabo FrioNDB

515 kHz0.5 NM233° SW

ADA

AldeiaNDB

345 kHz6.1 NM347° N

ADA

AldeiaVOR-DME

112.10 MHz6.7 NM349° N

MAC

MacaeVOR-DME

112.70 MHz38.5 NM026° NE

MAC

MacaeNDB

240 kHz38.6 NM027° NE

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