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Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport

Maceió, Brazil

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Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport

Maceió, Brazil
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13
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7
Destinations
SBMO
ICAO
387 ft
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Alagoas state's gateway airport serving the vibrant coastal capital.

Opened
1952
Location
Maceió, Brazil
Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (IATA: MCZ, ICAO: SBMO) is the primary commercial airport serving Maceió, the capital of Alagoas state in northeastern Brazil. It handles both domestic and limited international traffic, connecting the region to major Brazilian cities and select international destinations. The airport is named after Zumbi dos Palmares, a legendary 17th-century Afro-Brazilian resistance leader and symbol of freedom in Brazil. It is operated by Infraero, Brazil's national airport authority, and has undergone various modernization efforts to accommodate growing passenger volumes. Maceió is a popular tourist destination known for its natural pools and beaches, and the airport plays a key role in supporting the region's tourism economy. Domestic routes to São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, and other Brazilian hubs are the backbone of its operations.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international flights.
Getting to & from
The airport is located approximately 20 kilometers from Maceió city center, accessible by taxi, app-based ride services, and shuttle buses.
Airlines here
Major carriers operating at MCZ include LATAM Brasil, Gol Linhas Aéreas, and Azul Brazilian Airlines, primarily serving domestic routes.
Notable facts
  • ›Named after Zumbi dos Palmares, a famous 17th-century Afro-Brazilian quilombo leader.
  • ›Located in the state of Alagoas in northeastern Brazil.
  • ›Serves as the main gateway for tourists visiting Maceió's famous natural coastal pools.
  • ›Operated by Infraero, Brazil's government-owned airport authority.
  • ›Handles primarily domestic traffic with limited scheduled international service.
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Route map (7 destinations)

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Routes

MCZ → AJUAD · E95 E90 AT7
MCZ → RECAD · AT7
MCZ → VCPAD · E95
MCZ → BSBG3 · 738
MCZ → GIGG3 · 738
MCZ → GRUG3 · 738
MCZ → SSAG3 · 738
MCZ → BSBJJ · 320
MCZ → GIGJJ · 320
MCZ → GRUJJ · 321
MCZ → BSBO6 · 318
MCZ → GRUO6 · 318
MCZ → SSAO6 · 320
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Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Maceió–Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport, formerly called Campo dos Palmares Airport, is an international airport serving Maceió, Brazil. Since 16 December 1999 the airport has been named after Zumbi dos Palmares one of the pioneers of resistance to slavery in Brazil.

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