Macapá - Alberto Alcolumbre International Airport

SBMQ / MCP

Macapá, BR

Last Updated
Mar 5, 06:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 51 min ago
06:00Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
5 kt
40°
5 km
Visibility
800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBMQ 050600Z 04005KT 5000 RA BKN008 SCT015 OVC040 25/24 Q1010

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 56 ft
BKN 800 ft AGL
SCT 1,500 ft AGL
OVC 4,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
856 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,556 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,056 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SBMQ 050301Z 0506/0606 01008KT 9999 BKN025 FEW030TCU TN25/0510Z TX29/0515Z TEMPO 0506/0510 5000 TSRA BKN025 FEW030CB TEMPO 0520/0524 7000 TS SCT025 FEW030CB RMK PGX
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:50Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 10° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BMQ
8 ✈️
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 8/26
Active: 8
6,890 ft 148 ft ASP
3.8 kt 3.2 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBMQ

4,089 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79.8%
MVFR
15.1%
IFR
3.7%
LIFR
1.4%

Macapá - Alberto Alcolumbre International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 79.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 5.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.9 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 28.1°C (range: 22°C to 35°C). The best months for VFR flying are October, November, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 19 kt
Calm Winds: 0.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
39.3%
NE
38.5%
E
10.8%
SE
0.4%
S
0.2%
SW
0.5%
W
2.9%
NW
7%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.1°C
Range: 22°C to 35°C
22°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

October November September

Statistics computed from 4,089 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Macapá - Alberto Alcolumbre International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBMQ
IATA Code: MCP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 56 ft MSL

Location

City: Macapá
Country: BR
Latitude: 0.050664°
Longitude: -51.072201°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 8/26
Length: 6,890 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Macapá - Alberto Alcolumbre International Airport

Overview

Macapá - Alberto Alcolumbre International Airport serves the capital of Amapá state in northern Brazil, located near the equator. The airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the remote Amazon region, connecting Macapá with other Brazilian cities via its 6,890-foot asphalt runway.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at SBMQ are predominantly favorable for visual flight, with 86.4% of observations reporting VFR conditions. Winds consistently blow from the northeast at an average of 8.5 knots, with occasional gusts up to 18 knots. Temperature remains warm year-round, averaging 28.7°C with a range between 23°C and 35°C.

Notable Features

The airport sits at a low elevation of 56 feet mean sea level, characteristic of the Amazon coastal region. Its proximity to the equator means minimal seasonal variation in daylight and weather patterns. The surrounding terrain is typical of the Amazon basin, with flat landscapes and potential for rapid localized weather development.

Approach Considerations

Runway 08/26 offers flexibility for approaches based on prevailing northeasterly winds. October through November represent the most consistently favorable months for visual flight operations, with highest probability of clear conditions. Pilots should anticipate stable but warm environmental conditions throughout the year.

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.