Zumbi dos Palmares Airport

SBMO / MCZ

Maceió, BR

Last Updated
Mar 5, 03:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 23 min ago
03:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
4 kt
30°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBMO 050300Z 03004KT CAVOK 23/21 Q1012

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SBMO 042038Z 0500/0524 03007KT 8000 SCT023 TN23/0508Z TX32/0518Z TEMPO 0501/0510 33005KT BECMG 0511/0514 07013KT TEMPO 0515/0518 04010KT BKN025 FEW030TCU BECMG 0521/0523 03007KT RMK PHC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:23Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 30° 7 kt
Visibility: 8 km
11:00Z BECMG
+8h
VFR 70° 13 kt
15:00Z TEMPO
+12h
MVFR 40° 10 kt
Ceiling: 2,500 ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BMO
12 ✈️
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
8,537 ft 148 ft ASP 100°
0.0 kt 4.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBMO

3,941 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
86.8%
MVFR
12.4%
IFR
0.7%
LIFR
0.1%

Zumbi dos Palmares Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 86.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.7 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 25.8°C (range: 19°C to 34°C). The best months for VFR flying are November, December, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 0.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.6%
NE
22.6%
E
45.2%
SE
7.6%
S
1.4%
SW
0.4%
W
1.8%
NW
5%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.8°C
Range: 19°C to 34°C
19°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

November December January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt

Statistics computed from 3,941 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Zumbi dos Palmares Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBMO
IATA Code: MCZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 387 ft MSL

Location

City: Maceió
Country: BR
Latitude: -9.510810°
Longitude: -35.791698°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+2

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 8,537 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Zumbi dos Palmares Airport

Overview

Zumbi dos Palmares Airport serves Maceió, the capital of Alagoas state in northeastern Brazil. Located at 387 ft MSL with coordinates -9.510810, -35.791698, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region. The facility features a single runway 12/30 measuring 8,537 ft with an asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at SBMO are predominantly favorable for visual flight, with 86.4% of observations reporting VFR conditions. The airport experiences consistent easterly winds averaging 7.9 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 18 knots. Temperature remains stable, averaging 25.5°C with a range between 19°C and 34°C, supporting reliable year-round operations.

Notable Features

The airport's location in northeastern Brazil presents unique geographical characteristics for pilots. Runway 12/30 benefits from highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility. Calm wind conditions are minimal, occurring in only 0.4% of observations, which suggests consistent atmospheric movement in the area.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect excellent visibility conditions, with an average of 10 statute miles and no reported instances of visibility below 3 miles. November, January, and December represent the best months for VFR flying. The average crosswind on runway 12/30 is 4.4 knots, providing predictable landing and takeoff conditions.

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
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.