Is SBGL VFR or IFR right now?

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

Which runway at SBGL has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 130° at 6 kt, runway 10 gives a 3 kt headwind and 5 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport have?

Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 13,123 ft (4,000 m). Field elevation is 28 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at SBGL?

ATIS 127.60 MHz, Tower 118.00 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at SBGL?

On 2026-09-29, sunrise is at 08:35 UTC and sunset at 20:51 UTC; civil twilight ends at 21:13 UTC.

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport

Large International Airport · Rio De Janeiro, RJ, Brazil

Conditions are good for visual flight at Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport. It's 88°F (feels like 98°F) with 66% humidity. Winds from 130° at 6 kt.

ICAOSBGLIATAGIGLOCALRJ0001

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

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

Elevation28ft9 m

Longest runway13,123ft4,000 m

Runways22 lighted

Coordinates-22.81, -43.2522°48'36.0"S 43°15'02.0"W

ClassInternationalScheduled service

Current weather

49 min ago

88°F31°C · Dew 75°FFeels like 98°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

130° @ 6 kt

Visibility6+ sm
CeilingUnlimited
Humidity66%
Altimeter29.74 inHg
Pressure1007 hPa
GustsNone

Few 4,000′

METAR observation

Live

RAWMETAR SBGL 291900Z 13006KT 9999 FEW040 31/24 Q1007

Decoded — plain language

Wind130° @ 6 kt

Visibility6+ sm

Temperature88°F / 31°C

Dew point75°F · 66% RH

Altimeter29.74 inHg

CeilingUnlimited

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyFew 4,000′

Observed 29 Sep 2026 19:00Z·Rio de Janeiro/Galeão Intl, RJ, BR·49 min ago

Forecast

TAF

Valid Tue 18:00Z – Thu 00:00Z

InitialTue 18:00Zuntil Wed 03:00Z
MVFRWind130° @ 10 ktVis5 smSkyScattered 2,000′
Now
TemporaryTue 21:00Zuntil Wed 03:00Z
Wind230° @ 15 G30 kt
BecomingWed 03:00Zuntil Wed 14:00Z
MVFRWind330° @ 5 ktVis5 smSkyScattered 2,000′
TemporaryWed 06:00Zuntil Wed 12:00Z
IFRSkyBroken 800′
BecomingWed 14:00Zuntil Thu 00:00Z
MVFRWind230° @ 10 ktVis5 smSkyScattered 2,000′

RAW

TAF SBGL 291611Z 2918/3024 13010KT 8000 SCT020 TN25/3009Z TX36/3017Z
  TEMPO 2921/3003 23015G30KT
  BECMG 3003/3005 33005KT
  TEMPO 3006/3012 BKN008
  BECMG 3014/3016 23010KT RMK PHI

Issued 29 Sep 2026 16:11Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

10/28

Headwind3 kt

Crosswind5 kt from R

★ Best

Tailwind3 kt

Crosswind5 kt from L

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 19:49 UTC

What is the weather at Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (SBGL) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport. It's 88°F (feels like 98°F) with 66% humidity. Winds from 130° at 6 kt. (observed 19:00 UTC)
Is SBGL VFR or IFR right now?: SBGL is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at SBGL has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 130° at 6 kt, runway 10 gives a 3 kt headwind and 5 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport have?: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 13,123 ft (4,000 m). Field elevation is 28 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at SBGL?: ATIS 127.60 MHz, Tower 118.00 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at SBGL?: On 2026-09-29, sunrise is at 08:35 UTC and sunset at 20:51 UTC; civil twilight ends at 21:13 UTC.

Runways

2 total

10/28◐ lit

13,123 ft4,000 × 148 ft · Concrete

15/33◐ lit

10,433 ft3,180 × 154 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

6 listed

ATIS127.60

Clearance121.00CLNC DEL

Ground121.65

Tower118.00

Approach119.35RIO APP

OPS122.50

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