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MCZ Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport
Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (IATA: MCZ, ICAO:SBMO) is located in the the city of Maceio, Brazil. It is the primary international airport serving Maceio and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+55823036-5200

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IATA Code

MCZ

ICAO Code

SBMO

Name

Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Brazil (BR)

City

Maceio

Latitude

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Longitude

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Time Zone

Phone Number

+55823036-5200

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Airport Overview

Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport（MCZ / SBMO）

Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport serves Maceió, the capital of Alagoas in northeastern Brazil. The airport is approximately 25 km from downtown Maceió and is operated by Aena according to the supplied airport profile. For international forwarding, it is best assessed as a passenger-led regional gateway: cargo availability may depend on belly capacity, seasonal schedules and onward connections rather than on a dedicated freighter network. Our service team can coordinate airport handling, airline space, customs documentation and road feeder arrangements according to the confirmed booking.

Airport name	Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport
Location	Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil
Airport codes	IATA: MCZ \| ICAO: SBMO
Operator	Aena, as stated in the supplied airport data; current operating arrangements should be reconfirmed before shipment.
Listed contact	+55 82 3036-5200

Key Highlights

Planning Signals for Freight Forwarders

Regional international gateway Passenger-belly dependent capacity Northeastern Brazil distribution point Road-feeder planning required

Capacity should be checked against the exact airline, aircraft type, routing and cargo profile; a published passenger route does not automatically confirm cargo acceptance.
For urgent or oversized consignments, our team should compare direct airport uplift with a major Brazilian gateway plus bonded or controlled road transfer.
Maceió’s coastal location supports regional distribution, but the 25 km distance from downtown makes pickup appointment and truck access planning important.
Temperature-sensitive, dangerous or live shipments require advance acceptance confirmation and document review before the cargo is delivered to the terminal.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility Planning and Handling Scope

Publicly confirmed handling conditions can change by airline, terminal contractor, commodity and operating day. Our service team verifies the applicable cargo terminal process before issuing final delivery instructions.

Airport cargo acceptance

General cargo may be accepted through the appointed airline or ground handler. Booking confirmation must identify the actual acceptance point, cut-off and required labels.

Special cargo

Dangerous goods, pharmaceuticals, perishables, valuables and live animals require commodity-specific pre-approval. Availability of dedicated rooms or equipment is subject to confirmation.

Customs-controlled handling

Import, export and transit cargo may require customs presentation, electronic declarations or inspection. Our team aligns the airline documents with the appointed customs broker.

Road collection and delivery

Airport pickup should be arranged with the release status, consignee identification, vehicle details and terminal appointment where applicable. Local access restrictions can affect collection timing.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing Logic for International Cargo

International freight may move on available passenger-belly capacity, through an intermediate Brazilian gateway, or via a combined air-and-road solution. The selected path depends on airline acceptance, destination and cargo characteristics.
For Europe, North America, Asia and other long-haul markets, our team normally evaluates the complete connection chain rather than treating Maceió as a guaranteed long-haul freighter origin.
Actual transit time is affected by booking confirmation, connection protection, customs release, weekends and holidays, weather, aircraft changes and terminal congestion. No fixed transit promise should be made before the routing is confirmed.
When direct uplift is unavailable, a gateway comparison should include security controls, transfer responsibility, customs status and the cost and risk of bonded road transport.

Airline schedules, cargo acceptance and connection times are dynamic. Our service team confirms the live routing and cut-off in the quotation or booking confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Regional Cargo Profile

Primary catchment

The principal service area is Maceió and the wider Alagoas region, with possible road-feeder demand from nearby northeastern markets subject to distance, security and customs requirements.

Time-sensitive goods

Perishable food products, seafood, flowers and other temperature-sensitive commodities may require pre-alerts, suitable packaging and rapid handover. Actual cold-chain capability must be confirmed.

Industrial and commercial cargo

Typical regional demand can include spare parts, machinery components, consumer goods, garments, samples and urgent replenishment shipments, subject to airline acceptance.

High-value and controlled goods

Electronics, laboratory materials and pharmaceuticals require security, packaging and regulatory review. Insurance, chain-of-custody and temperature records should be agreed before uplift.

Operations & Compliance

Pre-acceptance Controls and Risk Points

Cut-off control: Cargo cut-off is airline- and handler-specific. Our team obtains the confirmed acceptance deadline, warehouse address and delivery appointment instead of relying on the passenger flight departure time.
Documentation: The commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, shipper and consignee tax or registration information, permits and any commodity-specific declarations must be consistent before cargo delivery.
Dangerous goods: Batteries, aerosols, chemicals, dry ice and other regulated articles require correct classification, packing, marks, labels and shipper’s declaration where applicable. Acceptance is subject to the carrier’s current rules.
Customs and release: Brazilian export or import formalities, inspection selection and document discrepancies can delay release. The consignee, broker and forwarder should agree who will provide declarations and respond to customs queries.

Do not deliver special cargo to the airport before airline pre-approval. Cargo may be refused, held or incur additional handling if the physical package does not match the booking and declaration.

Shipping Tips

Recommended Booking Workflow

Send our service team the origin, destination, commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, stackability, declared value and required delivery date before requesting space.
For temperature-sensitive cargo, provide the required temperature range, packaging method, logger requirement and maximum exposure time; do not assume airport cold storage is available for every booking.
Use export-grade packaging with clear piece marks, gross weight, handling symbols and moisture protection. Reconcile the physical cargo with the final air waybill before warehouse delivery.
Keep a contingency option ready: an alternate Brazilian gateway, a later connection or a controlled road feeder may be more reliable than forcing an unconfirmed direct uplift.

FAQs

Operational Questions

Can Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport handle international air cargo?

International cargo handling depends on the active airline, route, appointed handler, customs status and commodity. Our team confirms acceptance and the complete routing before cargo delivery; the airport code alone does not guarantee a direct international cargo service.

Is there a fixed cargo transit time from Maceió?

No fixed time should be assumed. Transit depends on space, connections, customs processing, handling cut-offs and the final destination. We provide an estimated schedule only after the carrier confirms the booking.

Can dangerous goods or lithium batteries be shipped through the airport?

Potentially, but only after commodity classification and carrier approval. Battery type, watt-hour rating, state of charge, packing instruction, labels and documentation must be reviewed before acceptance.

How should perishable or pharmaceutical cargo be prepared?

Share the temperature range, packaging details, handling deadline and any required permits in advance. Our team verifies the available handling chain and will recommend an alternative gateway if the required control cannot be confirmed.

What information is needed for airport pickup?

The collection party normally needs the release notice, air waybill reference, consignee or broker authorization, identification, vehicle details and any terminal appointment. Final requirements are confirmed by the handler or customs broker.

Data Sources & Provenance

Verification Boundary

Airport identity, codes, city, country, listed telephone number, approximate distance from downtown, operator reference and historical passenger figure in this module are based on the supplied airport profile. Operational items such as airline acceptance, cargo cut-offs, special-cargo capability, customs procedures and current routing are dynamic and must be reconfirmed for each shipment.

Airport operator and airport information reference: aena.es
Brazilian civil aviation regulatory and airport data reference: gov.br/anac
International air transport standards and airport-code reference: iata.org
Brazilian customs and foreign-trade authority reference: gov.br/receitafederal

Our service team uses these authoritative reference points together with the carrier’s live booking confirmation, handling instructions and broker validation. Source domains are provided for verification; no fixed flight, capacity, fee or transit commitment is inferred from them.