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Regional Airport · Brazil

SBMEMEA

Macaé Benedito Lacerda Airport

Macaé, Brazil

ICAO

SBME

IATA

MEA

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

8 ft

Country

Brazil

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at SBME

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Macaé Benedito Lacerda Airport (SBME / MEA) in Macaé, Brazil, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

SBME is listed in our network as a regional airport with medium traffic. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Overflight & Landing Permits – Brazil

Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Brazil.

Applicable permit lead times for Brazil are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Brazil are managed end-to-end.

Ground Handling at SBME

Direct FBO and handler coordination at SBME covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

Macaé Benedito Lacerda Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 3.

Jet A1 Fuel at SBME

Fuel on record at Macaé Benedito Lacerda Airport: Jet fuel. Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors.

Flight Planning & Dispatch to SBME

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for SBME: 22° 20′ 35″ S 41° 45′ 58″ W; elevation 8 ft; local time UTC-3.

Crew & Passenger Services in Macaé

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Macaé.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at SBME.

Cargo Operations at SBME

Support for freighter operations into SBME covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Field Information

Macaé Benedito Lacerda Airport

Latitude
22° 20′ 35″ S
Longitude
41° 45′ 58″ W
ICAO code
SBME
IATA code
MEA
Municipality
Macaé
Timezone
UTC-3
Traffic
Medium
Fuel Type
Jet fuel
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 3
Airport Category
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To MEA?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for SBME.

Submit flight inquiry for SBME

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – SBME

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Macaé Benedito Lacerda Airport?

The ICAO code is SBME and the IATA code is MEA.

Is Jet A1 available at SBME?

Yes. Fuel on record at Macaé Benedito Lacerda Airport is Jet fuel; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.

What is the fire category at SBME?

Macaé Benedito Lacerda Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 3.

What time zone does SBME operate in?

Macaé Benedito Lacerda Airport operates on UTC-3.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for SBME?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for SBME.