Zumbi dos Palmares Airport

SBMO / MCZ

Maceió, BR

Last Updated
Feb 14, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 22 min ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
5 kt
90°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBMO 141100Z 09005KT 9999 SCT017 27/23 Q1014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 387 ft
SCT 1,700 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,087 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SBMO 140442Z 1406/1506 31005KT 9999 SCT025 TN23/1408Z TX29/1416Z TEMPO 1407/1411 4000 BR BKN010 BECMG 1411/1413 11012KT TEMPO 1415/1420 6000 SHRA BKN020 FEW030TCU BECMG 1422/1424 02005KT BECMG 1503/1505 31005KT RMK PFV
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:21Z BASE
+0h
VFR 310° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
15:00Z TEMPO
+4h
MVFR
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Showers Rain
22:00Z BECMG
+11h
VFR 20° 5 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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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°
4.3 kt 2.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBMO

3,513 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
86.6%
MVFR
12.6%
IFR
0.7%
LIFR
0.1%

Zumbi dos Palmares Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 86.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.8 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 25.7°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: 7.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 0.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
14.6%
NE
21.9%
E
46.3%
SE
8.2%
S
1.5%
SW
0.3%
W
1.8%
NW
5%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.7°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 3,513 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 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.