Macau International Airport (VMMC)
Large airport · Nossa Senhora do Carmo, Nossa Senhora do Carmo (Taipa), Macau
Airport data
| Name | Macau International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VMMC |
| IATA | MFM |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 22°8'59" E 113°35'31" 22.14960, 113.59200 |
| Location | Nossa Senhora do Carmo, Nossa Senhora do Carmo (Taipa), Macau |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 10,544 ft (3214 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Macau International Airport at a glance
Macau International Airport is a large airport in Nossa Senhora do Carmo, Nossa Senhora do Carmo (Taipa), Macau, known to airline systems as MFM. The field elevation of 20 ft (6 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VMMC 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, 16/34, offers 10,544 ft (3214 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VMMC 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 Macau International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zhuhai Jinwan Airport | ZGSD | 27 km (15 NM) |
| Hong Kong International Airport | VHHH | 38 km (21 NM) |
| Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport | ZGSZ | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Shek Kong Air Base | VHSK | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Foshan Shadi Airport | ZGFS | 117 km (63 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Macau International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 20 ft field elevation of Macau International 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 1 airports and airfields we list for Macau — 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 Macau International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Macau International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Macau International Airport is VMMC, and its IATA code is MFM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Macau International Airport above sea level?
Macau International Airport sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Macau International Airport located?
The airport lies at 22.1496, 113.5920 — in Nossa Senhora do Carmo, Nossa Senhora do Carmo (Taipa), Macau, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Zhuhai Jinwan Airport, about 27 km away.
Does VMMC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VMMC 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 Macau International Airport?
Macau International Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 10,544 ft (3214 m) with a CON surface.