Zumbi dos Palmares Airport

SBMO / MCZ

Maceió, BR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 23:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 59 min ago
23:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
7 kt
70°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBMO 042300Z 07007KT CAVOK 25/22 Q1011

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)
23:59Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 30° 7 kt
Visibility: 8 km
01:00Z TEMPO
+2h
VFR 330° 5 kt
11:00Z BECMG
+12h
VFR 70° 13 kt

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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°
4.5 kt 5.4 kt
50° 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

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.