Alberto Alcolumbre International Airport (SBMQ)
Macapa, Brazil · Latin America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
SBMQ
IATA
MCP
City
Macapa
Country
Brazil
Region
Latin America
Elevation
56 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
0.0507, -51.0722
Overview
Amazon River mouth airport on the equator. Unique equatorial aviation experience in remote Brazil.
Current Weather at SBMQ
Pilots flying into or out of Alberto Alcolumbre International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR SBMQ 030900Z 31003KT 9999 FEW014 BKN066 26/26 Q1014Wind 310° at 3 kt — likely active runway near heading 31
Current TAF
TAF SBMQ 030240Z 0306/0406 26005KT 9999 SCT015 TN26/0310Z TX30/0321Z BECMG 0312/0314 08007KT SCT020 FEW035TCU TEMPO 0314/0321 5000 TSRA BKN020 FEW030CB BECMG 0322/0324 25005KT SCT013 RMK PHNDecode METAR for SBMQ
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Alberto Alcolumbre International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for SBMQ. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for SBMQ. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Macapa. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Alberto Alcolumbre International Airport.
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Pilot Resources at Alberto Alcolumbre International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like SBMQ include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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