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
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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).
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.250 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: 119.250 MHz
- ATIS: 0.000 MHz
Operation 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
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
- ICAO: SBRF
- Name: Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre
- Distance (NM): 97.8
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes Source: AIP Brasil AD 1.3 and AD 2 (DECEA), AMDT 20/2026, 2026-10-01
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Brazil Permit Requirements
- 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 flights need ANAC authorization and DECEA flight plan approval. Recommend 5 days lead time.
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Add a historical factFrequently 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.