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Zumbi dos Palmares (SBMO/MCZ) — Maceió, Brazil

At a glance

Operating hours
Open 24h
Port of entry
Yes, with conditions
Fuel
JET A-1, AVGAS
Tower
118.25
Runways
12/30
Community check
202 days ago
Elevation
388 ft

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 2/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 10/10
Observed Activity · Oct 5
1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 06:00Z
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: SBMO
  • Name: Zumbi dos Palmares
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: -9.51081
  • Longitude: -35.791698
  • Elevation: 388 ft
  • Country: Brazil
  • Municipality: Maceió
  • IATA Code: MCZ
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: SBRE
  • Timezone: America/Maceio
  • Distance from City: 18.0 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 12/30

  • Designation: 12/30
  • Dimensions: 8537 X 148
  • Surface: Asphalt
  • PCN: 700/F/A/X/T
  • Lighting: PAPI (MEHT 12:50ft, 30:60ft), Edge, Threshold, Taxiway
  • NAVAIDs: ILS/DME RWY 12 (109.7, CAT I), VOR/DME MCE (115.1)
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I RWY 12, VOR/DME, RNP, RNAV
  • Remarks: THR 12 displaced 112m. RESA 140x150 (12), 240x150 (30). Fire CAT 7 (civil+military).

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.250 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: 119.250 MHz
  • ATIS: 0.000 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Zumbi dos Palmares operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: H24 (API INTL default H24)

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +55 (82) 3036-5200
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: https://www.aenabrasil.com.br/en/airports/maceio-zumbi-dos-palmares-international-airport/
  • Remarks: Operator: AENA Brasil. COA: +55 (82) 3036-5261. Emergency: +55 (81) 98266-1721. Email: [email protected].

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Yes
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: PPR for GA, 3h advance. Customs 24h on prior notice.

Customs

  • Open: N/A
  • Close: N/A
  • Phone: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: International airport per ROTAER (DECEA)

Fees

  • Landing Fee: BRL 18 per 1,000 kg MTOW
  • Parking Fee: BRL 9 per 1,000 kg per hour
  • Handling Mandatory: No
  • Currency: BRL
  • Remarks: Standard airport fees apply at SBMO.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: JET A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-03-23
  • Remarks: (DLY 0800-0130) - O/R: OPR SHELL OPR PETROBRAS H24
  • Fuel Type: AVGAS
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-03-23
  • Remarks: (DLY 0800-0130) - O/R: OPR SHELL OPR PETROBRAS H24

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Customs and immigration on request with 24 hours notice; international flight requests go to ANAC (AD 2.2, AD 2.3) Source: AIP Brasil AD 1.3 and AD 2 (DECEA), AMDT 20/2026, 2026-10-01
  • APIS Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: N/A
  • Remarks: H24. International, port of entry. Fire CAT 7 (civil+military). ILS CAT I RWY 12 (109.7). VOR/DME MCE (115.1). THR 12 displaced 112m. Push-back >40t. No radio/transponder/gliders/ultralights/acrobatics. GA PPR 3h via agendamentopouso.aenabrasil.com.br. Communication tower 447ft, 0.3NM before THR 12. Bird hazard RWY 12 final. Fuel: Shell 0800-0130; Petrobras H24. PRAI: A330-900-NEO removal. Emergency: +55 (82) 3036-5261. Nearby: Aeroclube Alagoas 7NM SE. Operator: AENA Brasil.

Alternates

SBRF

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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

I0865/26
info
Temporary restricted area
TEMPORARY RESTRICTED AREA (PJE) UNDER VMC SUBJ COOR/AUTH APP MACEIO WI COORD 094558S0355015W-094553S0355041W-094543S0355035W-094549S0355010W-094558S0355015W (PRAIA DO FRANCES - AL) ACT
2026-12-01 11:00 UTC 2027-02-28 20:00 UTC
I0868/26
info
Temporary restricted area
TEMPORARY RESTRICTED AREA (PJE) UNDER VMC SUBJ COOR/AUTH MACEIO APP WI COORD 094558S0355015W-094553S0355041W-094543S0355035W-094549S0355010W-094558S0355015W (PRAIA DO FRANCES - AL) ACT
2026-12-01 11:00 UTC 2027-02-28 20:00 UTC
B2215/26
info
Temporary restricted area
AREA RESTRITA TEMPORARIAMENTE (PJE) SOB VMC SUBJ COOR/AUTH APP MACEIO WI COORD 094558S0355015W-094553S0355041W-094543S0355035W-094549S0355010W-094558S0355015W (PRAIA DO FRANCES - AL) ACT
2026-12-01 11:00 UTC 2027-02-28 20:00 UTC

+9 more active NOTAMs

Checked with DECEA AISWEB at 2026-10-27 13:22 UTC. Also includes NOTAMs from the FAA NOTAM feed.
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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at SBMO?
The tower frequency at Zumbi dos Palmares is 118.25 MHz.
What fuel is available at SBMO?
Zumbi dos Palmares offers JET A-1, AVGAS.
Does SBMO require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. Private/GA flights need ANAC authorization and DECEA flight plan approval. Recommend 5 days lead time. Permit details for Brazil
Does SBMO require slots or PPR?
PPR is required at Zumbi dos Palmares.
Where is SBMO located?
Zumbi dos Palmares (SBMO) is located in Maceió, Brazil.
What is the IATA code for SBMO?
The IATA code for Zumbi dos Palmares is MCZ.
Does SBMO have an ILS approach?
Yes, Zumbi dos Palmares has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 12/30.
Is SBMO a port of entry?
Yes, with conditions. Customs and immigration on request with 24 hours notice; international flight requests go to ANAC (AD 2.2, AD 2.3). Source: AIP Brasil AD 1.3 and AD 2 (DECEA), AMDT 20/2026, 2026-10-01.