What are the operating hours of SBME?

MACAE operates from 09:15 to 21:00.

What is the tower frequency at SBME?

The tower frequency at MACAE is 118.45 MHz.

Does SBME require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for MACAE (Brazil).

Where is SBME located?

MACAE (SBME) is located in Macaé, Brazil.

What is the IATA code for SBME?

The IATA code for MACAE is MEA.

How long is the runway at SBME?

The main runway at MACAE (06/24) measures 3937 X 98.

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MACAE (SBME/MEA) — Macaé, Brazil

MACAE (SBME/MEA) serves Macaé, Brazil. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (06/24). Field elevation is 8 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 8/10

Data last updated: 2026-03-20

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: SBME
Name: MACAE
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: -22.343
Longitude: -41.765999
Elevation: 8 ft
Country: Brazil
Municipality: Macaé
IATA Code: MEA
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: SBCW
Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
Distance from City: 4.0 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 06/24

Designation: 06/24
Dimensions: 3937 X 98
Surface: Asphalt
PCN: 19/F/C/W/T
Lighting: Edge, Threshold
NAVAIDs: None
Approach Types: VFR (NO jets on this runway)
Remarks: PCN 19/F/C/W/T. 899x23m. Jets PROHIBITED. Wingspan >24m restricted taxi. Bird hazard.

Frequencies

Tower: 118.450 MHz
Ground: 121.700 MHz
Operations: 119.200 MHz
Traffic/Approach: 119.200 MHz
ATIS: 127.775 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday 09:15 – 21:00

Tuesday 09:15 – 21:00

Wednesday 09:15 – 21:00

Thursday 09:15 – 21:00

Friday 09:15 – 21:00

Saturday 09:15 – 21:00

Sunday 09:15 – 21:00

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: 0915-2100 UTC (COMPL via tower)

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +55 (22) 2763-5733
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: https://macae-airport.com
Remarks: Operator: ASeB/Zurich Airport Brasil. Ops: +55 (27) 98183-5091. FBO: Lider Aviacao +55 (11) 5090-4016.

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx BRL 10/ton
Parking Fee: BRL 5/ton per 3h block
Handling Mandatory: No
Currency: BRL
Remarks: Macae. Brazil's oil capital. Petrobras offshore operations hub.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: JET A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-03-23
Remarks: BR AVIATION AVBL DLY 0900-2100 via TEL: (22) 2762-1602 / 2759-0805 SHELL AVBL DLY 0900-0100 via TEL: (22) 2791-2525 / (22) 99869-7999 AIR BP AVBL DLY 0800-2150 via TEL: (21) 97021-1546 / (22) 98102-3697

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Domestic airport. Heavy helicopter traffic for Campos Basin offshore platforms.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: Tower 0915-2100Z + AFIS 2100-0915Z. Domestic only. Fire CAT 5. 98% helicopter ops (Campos Basin offshore). Simultaneous ops RWY 05/23 and 06/24 PROHIBITED. RWY 06/24 NO jet aircraft. VOR/DME INOP to Jun 2026. PCN 8 (weak pavement). Fuel: BR Aviation 0900-2100Z; Shell 0900-0100Z; Air BP 0800-2150Z.

Airport Services

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Brazil Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d

Overflight Permit: No
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: Notification only (no advance time specified for overflight-only; 24 hours recommended)
Landing Lead Time: 24 hours (AVANAC for multi-airport); Part 135 charter: allow 5+ business days

Private / GA Operations:

Private/GA flights need ANAC authorization and DECEA flight plan approval. Recommend 5 days lead time.

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Active NOTAMs

E5088/26 info

UA (MULTIDRONES) ACONTECERA SUBJ COOR TWR MACAE E APP MACAE CENTRO COORD 221941S0414407W RAIO 150M RTO

2026-07-28 23:00:00 2026-07-30 07:00:00

E3909/26 info

AREA PERIGOSA TEMPORARIAMENTE (MONITORAMENTO DE CETACEOS) SUBJ AUTH APP SAO PEDRO DA ALDEIA WI COORD 225156.37S0415839.77W - 253218.45S0401946.04W - 254434.83S0395646.48W - 235514.76S0380133.02W - 220409.53S0370650.27W - 202802.13S0401946.40W (EXC SBR322 SBR336) ACT

2026-07-01 00:00:00 2026-08-30 23:59:00

E4014/26 info

VOR/DME MCA FREQ 115.900MHZ/CH106X U/S

2026-06-30 20:01:00 2026-09-28 20:00:00

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the operating hours of SBME?: MACAE operates from 09:15 to 21:00.
What is the tower frequency at SBME?: The tower frequency at MACAE is 118.45 MHz.
What fuel is available at SBME?: MACAE offers JET A-1.
Does SBME require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for MACAE (Brazil).
Where is SBME located?: MACAE (SBME) is located in Macaé, Brazil.
What is the IATA code for SBME?: The IATA code for MACAE is MEA.
How long is the runway at SBME?: The main runway at MACAE (06/24) measures 3937 X 98.

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