Monte Dourado - Serra do Areão Airport (SBMD)
Medium airport · Almeirim, Pará, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Monte Dourado - Serra do Areão Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBMD |
| IATA | MEU |
| Elevation | 677 ft (206 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 0°53'23" W 52°36'8" -0.88984, -52.60220 |
| Location | Almeirim, Pará, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/26 | 5,906 ft (1800 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Monte Dourado - Serra do Areão Airport at a glance
Monte Dourado - Serra do Areão Airport is a medium airport in Almeirim, Pará, Brazil, known to airline systems as MEU. The field elevation of 677 ft (206 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBMD are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 8/26, offers 5,906 ft (1800 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 8 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SBMD shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Monte Dourado - Serra do Areão Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Macapá - Alberto Alcolumbre International Airport | SBMQ | 200 km (108 NM) |
| Altamira Interstate Airport | SBHT | 266 km (144 NM) |
| Santarém - Maestro Wilson Fonseca International Airport | SBSN | 297 km (160 NM) |
| Trombetas Airport | SBTB | 427 km (231 NM) |
| Tucuruí Airport | SBTU | 454 km (245 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Monte Dourado - Serra do Areão Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 677 ft field elevation of Monte Dourado - Serra do Areão Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 138 airports and airfields we list for Brazil — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Monte Dourado - Serra do Areão Airport
What is the ICAO code of Monte Dourado - Serra do Areão Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Monte Dourado - Serra do Areão Airport is SBMD, and its IATA code is MEU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Monte Dourado - Serra do Areão Airport above sea level?
Monte Dourado - Serra do Areão Airport sits at an elevation of 677 feet (206 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Monte Dourado - Serra do Areão Airport located?
The airport lies at -0.8898, -52.6022 — in Almeirim, Pará, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Macapá - Alberto Alcolumbre International Airport, about 200 km away.
Does SBMD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBMD appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Monte Dourado - Serra do Areão Airport?
Monte Dourado - Serra do Areão Airport has one runway. The longest, 8/26, measures 5,906 ft (1800 m) with a ASP surface.