Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport

Maceió–Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (IATA: MCZ, ICAO: SBMO), formerly called Campo dos Palmares Airport, is an international airport serving Maceió, Brazil. Since 16 December 1999 the airport has been named after Zumbi dos Palmares one of the pioneers of resistance to slavery in Brazil.[5]

Maceió–Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport

Aeroporto Internacional de Maceió–Zumbi dos Palmares
Summary
Airport typePublic
Operator
ServesMaceió
OpenedOctober 14, 1928 (1928-10-14)
Time zoneBRT (UTC−03:00)
Elevation AMSL118 m / 347 ft
Coordinates09°31′02″S 035°47′01″W / 9.51722°S 35.78361°W / -9.51722; -35.78361
Websitewww.aenabrasil.com.br/pt/aeroportos/aeroporto-internacional-de-maceio-zumbi-dos-palmares/index.html
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MCZ is located in Brazil
MCZ
MCZ
Location in Brazil
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Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
12/30 2,602 8,537 Asphalt
Statistics (2023)
Passengers2,353,351 Increase 2%
Aircraft Operations21,489 Steady
Metric tonnes of cargo3,412 Increase 53%
Statistics: AENA[1]
Sources: Airport Website,[2] ANAC,[3] DECEA[4]

The airport has been operated since February 2020 by AENA.

History

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On July 21, 1953, within a law prescribing rules for the naming of airports, the name of the facility was officially and exceptionally maintained as Palmares Airport.[6] However, on 16 December 1999 its name was changed to celebrate Zumbi dos Palmares (1645–1695) one of the pioneers of resistance to slavery in Brazil.[5]

The airport complex underwent major expansion in 2005, in which the new passenger terminal and the apron were renovated followed by the runway which was extended to 2,602 meters.

Previously operated by Infraero, on 15 March 2019 AENA won a 30-year concession to operate the airport.[7]

On 13 July 2023, AENA inaugurated some modernization works at the airport, providing it with completely renovated spaces and large operational areas, new quality parameters in the management of all activities, from environmental and safety adaptations to expansions and restructuring of physical spaces.[citation needed]

Airlines and destinations

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AirlinesDestinations
Azul Brazilian Airlines Belo Horizonte–Confins, Campina Grande, Campinas, Recife, Rio de Janeiro–Galeão, São Paulo–Congonhas
Seasonal: Araçatuba, Bauru/Arealva, Brasília, Cascavel, Cuiabá, Goiânia, Presidente Prudente, Ribeirão Preto, São José do Rio Preto, Uberaba, Uberlândia
Flybondi Seasonal charter: Córdoba (AR) (begins 5 January 2025)[8]
Gol Linhas Aéreas Belo Horizonte–Confins, Brasília, Buenos Aires–Ezeiza, Campinas, Rio de Janeiro–Galeão, Salvador da Bahia, São Paulo–Congonhas, São Paulo–Guarulhos
Hi Fly Seasonal charter: Lisbon[9]
LATAM Brasil Brasília, São Paulo–Congonhas, São Paulo–Guarulhos
TAP Air Portugal Lisbon

Statistics

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Sculpture at the entry of the airport

Following is the number of passenger, aircraft and cargo movements at the airport, according to Infraero (2007-2019) and AENA (2020-2023) reports:[10][11][1]

Year Passenger Aircraft Cargo (t)
2023 2,353,351   2% 21,489   3,412   53%
2022 2,301,932   19% 21,409   15% 2,235   12%
2021 1,936,997   66% 18,565   56% 2,001   60%
2020 1,165,064   45% 11,883   34% 1,253   57%
2019 2,128,766   3% 17,938   3% 2,883   8%
2018 2,192,562   6% 18,548   3% 3,140   42%
2017 2,068,245   4% 17,954   9% 2,204   1%
2016 1,995,069   1% 19,748   1% 2,177   1%
2015 1,982,393   5% 19,542   5% 2,200   5%
2014 1,893,688   3% 20,478   13% 2,305  
2013 1,943,437   13% 23,583   16% 2,304   22%
2012 1,719,979   11% 20,294   2,960   7%
2011 1,549,228   8% 20,226   10% 3,174   20%
2010 1,431,781   28% 22,594   50% 2,652   9%
2009 1,117,250   17% 15,038   10% 2,925   6%
2008 957,744   2% 16,668   7% 3,123   11%
2007 937,305 17,988 3,526

Access

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The airport is located 25 km (16 mi) from downtown Maceió.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Estatísticas". Aena Brasil (in Portuguese). Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Aeroporto Internacional de Maceió-Zumbi dos Palmares". Aena Brasil (in Portuguese). Retrieved 3 May 2022.
  3. ^ "Aeródromos". ANAC (in Portuguese). 29 June 2020. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
  4. ^ "Zumbi dos Palmares (SBMO)". DECEA (in Portuguese). Retrieved 15 August 2023.
  5. ^ a b "Lei n°9.911, de 15 de dezembro de 1999". Lei Direto (in Portuguese). 16 December 1999. Retrieved 19 April 2011.
  6. ^ "Lei no 1.909, de 21 de julho de 1953". Presidência da República (in Portuguese). 21 July 1953. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
  7. ^ "Governo obtém R$ 2,377 bilhões em concessão de aeroportos em blocos". ANAC (in Portuguese). 15 March 2019. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
  8. ^ "Flybondi terá voos diretos da Argentina para Maceió". Aeroin (in Portuguese). 28 October 2024. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  9. ^ "Operadores turísticos portugueses lançam voos charter para o Fim de Ano no Brasil". Presstur (in Portuguese). 8 May 2024. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  10. ^ "Anuário Estatístico Operacional" (PDF). Infraero (in Portuguese). 12 April 2012. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  11. ^ "Estatísticas". Infraero (in Portuguese). Retrieved 21 October 2024.
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