Macaé Benedito Lacerda Airport

SBME / MEA

Macaé, BR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 20:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
20:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
5 kt
140°
10+ km
Visibility
4,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBME 042000Z 14005KT 9999 BKN040 27/21 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 8 ft
BKN 4,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,008 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SBME 041636Z 0418/0506 15010KT 8000 SCT023 TX28/0418Z TN22/0505Z BECMG 0420/0423 15005KT BECMG 0500/0503 32005KT RMK PHC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:08Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 150° 10 kt
Visibility: 8 km
00:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR 320° 5 kt

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
0.9 kt 4.9 kt
100° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBME

3,897 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
82.3%
MVFR
13%
IFR
4%
LIFR
0.7%

Macaé Benedito Lacerda Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 82.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 7.2 knots. Temperatures typically range between 13°C and 40°C with an average of 25.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, December, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 7.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 0.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.2%
NE
27.7%
E
17.6%
SE
8.8%
S
10.5%
SW
8.2%
W
8.9%
NW
7.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.3°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

March December November

Statistics computed from 3,897 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.