Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport is a large airport serving Maceió, Brazil. Its IATA code is MCZ and its ICAO code is SBMO. The airport lies at an elevation of 387 ft (118 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 12/30, 8,537 ft (2,602 m) long. Local time follows the America/Maceio time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- MCZ
- ICAO code
- SBMO
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 387 ft (118 m)
- Coordinates
- -9.5126, -35.7918
- Time zone
- America/Maceio
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 8,537 ft · 2,602 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| CAU Caruaru Airport | Caruaru, Brazil | 139 km · 86 mi |
| REC Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport | Recife, Brazil | 181 km · 112 mi |
| AJU Aracaju - Santa Maria Airport | Aracaju, Brazil | 215 km · 134 mi |
| CPV Presidente João Suassuna Airport | Campina Grande, Brazil | 250 km · 155 mi |
| PAV Paulo Afonso Airport | Paulo Afonso, Brazil | 270 km · 168 mi |
| JPA Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport | João Pessoa, Brazil | 279 km · 173 mi |
| SET Santa Magalhães Airport | Serra Talhada, Brazil | 322 km · 200 mi |
| NAT Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport | Natal, Brazil | 419 km · 260 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from MCZ. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRU São Paulo | 1,919 | 1,193 | 1,036 | View route |
| JFK New York | 6,802 | 4,226 | 3,673 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 6,959 | 4,324 | 3,758 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 7,026 | 4,366 | 3,794 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,506 | 4,664 | 4,053 | View route |
| LHR London | 7,580 | 4,710 | 4,093 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 7,639 | 4,747 | 4,125 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,889 | 4,902 | 4,260 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,661 | 5,382 | 4,677 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 9,926 | 6,167 | 5,359 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 10,573 | 6,570 | 5,709 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 12,740 | 7,916 | 6,879 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,127 | 9,399 | 8,168 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 15,477 | 9,617 | 8,357 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 15,658 | 9,729 | 8,455 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 17,085 | 10,616 | 9,225 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | MACEIO APP | 119.250 |
| TWR | MACEIO TWR | 118.250 |
External links
External links come from the source dataset and are not independently verified by FlyingWorld.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport?
The IATA code of Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport is MCZ and its ICAO code is SBMO.
Where is Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport located?
Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport is in Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil, at -9.5126, -35.7918.
What time zone is Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport in?
Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Maceio. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 12/30, 8,537 ft (2,602 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Caruaru Airport (CAU), about 139 km (86 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.