Macaé Benedito Lacerda Airport

SBME / MEA

Macaé, BR

Last Updated
Jun 10, 15:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 25 min ago
15:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
9 kt
160°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBME 101500Z 16009KT CAVOK 25/17 Q1016

Weather Briefing

VFR

Macaé Benedito Lacerda Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (160°) at 9 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 25°C (77°F) with a dewpoint of 17°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 12 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SBME 100830Z 1012/1024 21012KT CAVOK TX26/1016Z TN19/1023Z BECMG 1016/1018 17015KT 9999 SCT030 BECMG 1021/1023 31005KT CAVOK RMK PGB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:24Z BASE
+0h
VFR 210° 12 kt
Visibility: >10km
16:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR 170° 15 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
21:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR 310° 5 kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BME
6
24 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 6/24
Active: 24
3,937 ft 98 ft ASP
1.6 kt 8.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBME

6,157 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
84.1%
MVFR
11.9%
IFR
3.4%
LIFR
0.6%

Macaé Benedito Lacerda Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 84.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 6.5 knots. Temperatures typically range between 13°C and 40°C with an average of 25.1°C. The best months for VFR flying are April, June, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 6.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 1.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
14.7%
N
10.2%
S
11.4%
W
9.8%
NE
24.3%
NW
10.2%
SE
9.8%
SW
8.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.1°C
Range: 13°C to 40°C
13°C 40°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

April June December

Statistics computed from 6,157 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Macaé Benedito Lacerda Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBME
IATA Code: MEA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 8 ft MSL

Location

City: Macaé
Country: BR
Latitude: -22.343000°
Longitude: -41.765999°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 6/24
Length: 3,937 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Macaé Benedito Lacerda Airport

Overview

Macaé Benedito Lacerda Airport serves the coastal city of Macaé in Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil. Located at 8 feet above mean sea level, this medium-sized airport supports regional aviation needs with a single asphalt runway oriented 6/24 and measuring 3,937 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly favorable VFR conditions 81.6% of the time, with only 4.4% of observations indicating IFR conditions. Winds consistently blow from the northeast at an average of 7.4 knots, with occasional gusts up to 20 knots. Temperature ranges from 13°C to 40°C, with an average of 24.8°C, providing generally stable atmospheric conditions for flight operations.

Notable Features

Positioned near the Brazilian coast, the airport's low elevation and coastal location suggest minimal terrain complexity for approach and departure procedures. The consistent wind patterns from the northeast indicate predictable wind conditions for pilots, which can be advantageous for flight planning and runway selection.

Approach Considerations

Given the prevailing northeast winds at 45 degrees, runway 6/24 will typically offer favorable wind alignment for most operations. The airport's high percentage of VFR conditions (81.6%) suggests reliable visual meteorological conditions for most flights, with minimal risk of low visibility or extensive instrument flight requirements.

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.