Macaé Benedito Lacerda Airport (SBME)
Medium airport · Macaé, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Macaé Benedito Lacerda Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBME |
| IATA | MEA |
| Elevation | 8 ft (2 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 22°20'35" W 41°45'58" -22.34300, -41.76600 |
| Location | Macaé, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/24 | 3,937 ft (1200 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Macaé Benedito Lacerda Airport at a glance
Macaé Benedito Lacerda Airport is a medium airport in Macaé, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, known to airline systems as MEA. The field elevation of 8 ft (2 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBME 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, 6/24, offers 3,937 ft (1200 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 6 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SBME 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 Macaé Benedito Lacerda Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Umberto Modiano Airport | SSBZ | 52 km (28 NM) |
| Bartolomeu Lisandro Airport | SBCP | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Santos Dumont Airport | SBRJ | 157 km (85 NM) |
| Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport | SBGL | 161 km (87 NM) |
| Presidente Itamar Franco Airport | SBZM | 172 km (93 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Macaé Benedito Lacerda Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 8 ft field elevation of Macaé Benedito Lacerda 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 Macaé Benedito Lacerda Airport
What is the ICAO code of Macaé Benedito Lacerda Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Macaé Benedito Lacerda Airport is SBME, and its IATA code is MEA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Macaé Benedito Lacerda Airport above sea level?
Macaé Benedito Lacerda Airport sits at an elevation of 8 feet (2 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Macaé Benedito Lacerda Airport located?
The airport lies at -22.3430, -41.7660 — in Macaé, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Umberto Modiano Airport, about 52 km away.
Does SBME publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBME 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 Macaé Benedito Lacerda Airport?
Macaé Benedito Lacerda Airport has one runway. The longest, 6/24, measures 3,937 ft (1200 m) with a ASP surface.