Monte Dourado - Serra do Areão Airport

SBMD / MEU

Almeirim, BR

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Monte Dourado - Serra do Areão Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBMD
IATA Code: MEU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 677 ft MSL

Location

City: Almeirim
Country: BR
Latitude: -0.889839°
Longitude: -52.602200°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 8/26
Length: 5,906 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Monte Dourado - Serra do Areão Airport

Overview

Monte Dourado - Serra do Areão Airport serves the Almeirim region in the state of Pará, Brazil, situated at coordinates -0.889839, -52.602200. As a medium-sized airport elevated at 677 feet above mean sea level, the facility provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local area, supporting regional transportation and potentially resource extraction activities common in the Amazon region.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation of 677 ft MSL suggests a moderate terrain environment with potential for variable atmospheric conditions typical of the Amazon basin. Pilots should anticipate potential humidity and thermal variability due to the region's tropical climate, which can influence aircraft performance and visibility.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (8/26) with an asphalted surface measuring 5,906 feet in length, providing adequate runway capacity for medium-sized aircraft operations. Its geographic location in northern Brazil indicates potential for challenging navigational conditions related to tropical weather patterns and dense surrounding terrain.

Approach Considerations

The runway orientation of 8/26 suggests that prevailing winds may influence approach and departure procedures. Pilots should carefully evaluate wind direction and runway length when planning operations, ensuring appropriate performance calculations for the 5,906-foot asphalt runway at the 677 ft MSL elevation.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution

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