Mário Ribeiro Airport (SBMK)
Medium airport · Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Mário Ribeiro Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBMK |
| IATA | MOC |
| Elevation | 2,191 ft (668 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 16°42'25" W 43°49'8" -16.70692, -43.81890 |
| Location | Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 6,890 ft (2100 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Mário Ribeiro Airport at a glance
Mário Ribeiro Airport is a medium airport in Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil, known to airline systems as MOC. The field elevation of 2,191 ft (668 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBMK are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 12/30, offers 6,890 ft (2100 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SBMK 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 Mário Ribeiro Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coronel Altino Machado Airport | SBGV | 311 km (168 NM) |
| Tancredo Neves International Airport | SBCF | 326 km (176 NM) |
| Usiminas Airport | SBIP | 338 km (183 NM) |
| Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport | SBBH | 350 km (189 NM) |
| Glauber de Andrade Rocha Airport | SBVC | 370 km (200 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mário Ribeiro Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,191 ft field elevation of Mário Ribeiro 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 Mário Ribeiro Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mário Ribeiro Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mário Ribeiro Airport is SBMK, and its IATA code is MOC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mário Ribeiro Airport above sea level?
Mário Ribeiro Airport sits at an elevation of 2,191 feet (668 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mário Ribeiro Airport located?
The airport lies at -16.7069, -43.8189 — in Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Coronel Altino Machado Airport, about 311 km away.
Does SBMK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBMK 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 Mário Ribeiro Airport?
Mário Ribeiro Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 6,890 ft (2100 m) with a ASP surface.