Macapá International Airport

Macapá−Alberto Alcolumbre International Airport

Aeroporto Internacional de Macapá−Alberto Alcolumbre
Summary
Airport typePublic
Operator
  • Infraero (1979–2022)
  • Novo Norte (2022–present)
ServesMacapá
Time zoneBRT (UTC−03:00)
Elevation AMSL17 m / 56 ft
Coordinates00°03′02″N 051°04′20″W / 0.05056°N 51.07222°W / 0.05056; -51.07222
Map
MCP is located in Amapá
MCP
MCP
Location in Brazil
MCP is located in Brazil
MCP
MCP
MCP (Brazil)
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
08/26 2,100 6,890 Asphalt
Statistics (2023)
Passengers604,775 Increase 4%
Aircraft Operations9,455 Increase 3%
Statistics: Infraero,[1] NOA[2]
Sources: ANAC,[3] DECEA[4]

Macapá−Alberto Alcolumbre International Airport (IATA: MCP, ICAO: SBMQ) is the airport serving Macapá, Brazil. Since April 22, 2009 the airport is named after Alberto Alcolumbre, a local businessman.[5]

The airport is operated by Consortium Novo Norte.

History

The airport was opened in 1970.

Because of the Free Trade Zone of Macapá and Santana, regulated by the Federal Law 8.387, of December 30, 1991 at Macapá International Airport anyone, passengers (domestic and international) or visitors, can purchase goods at the Duty Free Shops.[6]

On April 12, 2019 a new terminal was opened replacing an older facility. Following its closure, the old terminal was demolished to make room for an enlarged apron.[7][8]

Previously operated by Infraero, on August 18, 2022 the consortium Novo Norte formed by the Brazilian companies Socicam and Dix won a 30-year concession to operate the airport.[9]

Airlines and destinations

AirlinesDestinations
Azul Brazilian Airlines Belém
Gol Linhas Aéreas Belém
LATAM Brasil Belém, Brasília, São Paulo–Guarulhos
Omni Táxi Aéreo Charter: Oiapoque

Statistics

Following is the number of passenger, aircraft and cargo movements at the airport, according to Infraero (2007-July 2023) and NOA (August 2023-December 2023) reports:[10][1][2]

Year Passenger Aircraft Cargo (t)
2023 604,775 Increase 4% 9,455 Increase 3%
2022 584,266 Increase 27% 9,168 Increase 15% 2,761 Increase 15%
2021 458,372 Increase 24% 8,005 Increase 13% 2,409 Increase 37%
2020 370,411 Decrease 39% 7,104 Decrease 10% 1,755 Decrease 37%
2019 605,765 Increase 11% 7,916 Decrease 6% 2,773 Decrease 8%
2018 546,030 Decrease 5% 8,411 Decrease 7% 3,002 Increase 13%
2017 576,257 Increase 1% 9,087 Decrease 4% 2,653 Increase 6%
2016 568,873 Decrease 15% 9,488 Decrease 10% 2,506 Increase 1%
2015 667,230 Decrease 11% 10,508 Decrease 23% 2,482 Decrease 31%
2014 748,480 Increase 13% 13,606 Decrease 2% 3,579 Increase 1%
2013 663,524 Increase 16% 13,924 Increase 11% 3,554 Increase 19%
2012 573,560 Increase 2% 12,572 Decrease 1% 2,986 Decrease 11%
2011 560,317 Increase 3% 12,752 Decrease 7% 3,364 Increase 3%
2010 542,053 Increase 15% 13,653 Increase 13% 3,264 Decrease 15%
2009 469,836 Decrease 5% 12,059 Decrease 11% 3,847 Increase 2%
2008 493,999 Decrease 6% 13,613 Increase 6% 3,778 Increase 2%
2007 526,570 12,821 3,704

Incident

Access

The airport is located 3 km (2 mi) from downtown Macapá.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Estatísticas". Infraero (in Portuguese). Retrieved 4 February 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Resumo da movimentação aeroportuária" (PDF). NOA (in Portuguese). Retrieved 4 February 2024.
  3. ^ "Aeródromos". ANAC (in Portuguese). 29 June 2020. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
  4. ^ "Alberto Alcolumbre (SBMQ)". DECEA (in Portuguese). Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  5. ^ "Lei n˚11.931, de 22 de abril de 2009". Lei Direto (in Portuguese). April 23, 2009. Archived from the original on October 8, 2011. Retrieved April 13, 2011.
  6. ^ "Lei n˚8.387, de 30 de dezembro de 1991". Lei Direto (in Portuguese). December 31, 1991. Archived from the original on December 29, 2010. Retrieved April 13, 2011.
  7. ^ "Infraero entrega novo aeroporto de Macapá" (in Portuguese). Amazônia Brasil Rádio Web. 11 April 2019. Retrieved 11 April 2019.
  8. ^ "Após 15 anos de obras e paralizações novo aeroporto de Macapá será inaugurado". G1 (in Portuguese). 11 April 2019. Retrieved 12 April 2019.
  9. ^ "Única empresa a apresentar proposta, Aena leva Aeroporto de Congonhas". Agência Brasil (in Portuguese). 18 August 2022. Retrieved 18 August 2022.
  10. ^ "Anuário Estatístico Operacional" (PDF). Infraero (in Portuguese). 12 April 2012. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  11. ^ "Incident description 4 July 1970". Aviation Safety Network. Retrieved July 30, 2011.