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Macaé Benedito Lacerda Airport

Macaé, Brazil

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Macaé Benedito Lacerda Airport

Macaé, Brazil
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Macaé's gateway serving Brazil's offshore oil industry.

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Macaé, Brazil
Macaé Benedito Lacerda Airport (IATA: MEA, ICAO: SBME) is a regional airport located in Macaé, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It primarily serves the city's significant offshore oil and gas sector, as Macaé is considered the oil capital of Brazil due to its proximity to the Campos Basin petroleum fields. The airport handles both commercial passenger flights and a substantial volume of helicopter and charter operations supporting Petrobras and other energy companies operating in the region. Its strategic importance to the oil industry makes it one of the busier general aviation hubs in Brazil. Commercial scheduled services connect Macaé to key Brazilian cities, although capacity remains limited compared to major international airports. The facility plays a critical logistical role for personnel and equipment transfers to offshore platforms.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal building designed to handle both commercial passengers and industry-related charter traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to central Macaé is primarily by taxi and private vehicle, as the airport is situated relatively close to the city center.
Airlines here
Airlines such as Azul Brazilian Airlines and other regional carriers have operated scheduled services from Macaé, with charter operators serving the oil sector.
Notable facts
  • ›Macaé is known as the 'oil capital of Brazil' due to its role in the Campos Basin offshore petroleum industry.
  • ›The airport sees heavy helicopter traffic supporting offshore oil platform operations.
  • ›Petrobras and associated energy companies rely heavily on this airport for crew transfers.
  • ›The airport is named Benedito Lacerda in honor of a notable local figure.
  • ›The airport serves the state of Rio de Janeiro's northern coastal region.
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Gateway to Brazil's offshore oil capital on the Atlantic coast

Macaé Benedito Lacerda Airport serves Macaé, a city in Rio de Janeiro state known as the oil capital of Brazil due to its proximity to the Campos Basin offshore petroleum fields. The airport plays a vital role in supporting the energy industry, regularly handling executives, engineers, and logistics personnel connected to Petrobras and related companies. Its compact infrastructure reflects the city's specialized industrial character rather than mass tourism traffic.

Terminals
  • Passenger Terminal — Single modest terminal handling domestic scheduled and charter flights with basic amenities suited to business and oil-industry travellers.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available outside the terminal
  • App-based rideshare services (99, Uber) accessible in Macaé
  • Car rental desks or nearby agencies in the city
  • Private transfers arranged through hotels and oil-company contractors
Nearby Hotels
  • Ibis Macaé
  • Hotel Samburá
  • Bristol Glória Macaé
  • Comfort Hotel Macaé
  • Slaviero Slim Macaé
Dining

The terminal offers limited snack and beverage options typical of a small regional airport. The city of Macaé itself has a growing restaurant scene catering to the international oil workforce, with options ranging from Brazilian churrascarias to seafood restaurants along the coast. Visitors are advised to dine in town rather than relying solely on airport facilities.

Traveller Tips
  • Book ground transport in advance as the airport has limited on-site taxi availability during peak charter arrivals.
  • Carry local Brazilian reais as smaller vendors and taxis may not accept international cards.
  • The airport handles significant private and charter traffic related to Petrobras operations, so expect fellow business travellers rather than a tourist crowd.
  • Check flight schedules carefully, as commercial service is limited and subject to seasonal or operational changes.

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Routes

MEA → SDUAD · AT4
MEA → VCPAD · AT4
MEA → CAWTE · L4T
MEA → SDUTE · L4T
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