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.

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.

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.

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.

Airlines and destinations

Airlines	Destinations
Azul Brazilian Airlines	Belém
Gol Linhas Aéreas	Belém
LATAM Brasil	Belém, Brasília, São Paulo–Guarulhos (begins 27 October 2024)
Omni Táxi Aéreo	Charter: Oiapoque

Statistics

Following is the number of passenger, aircraft and cargo movements at the airport, according to Infraero (2022-July 2023) and NOA (August 2023-December 2023) reports:

Year	Passenger	Aircraft	Cargo (t)
2023	604,775 4%	9,455 3%
2022	584,266	9,168	2,761

Incident

• 4 July 1970: a Cruzeiro do Sul NAMC YS-11 en route from Belém-Val de Cans to Macapá was hijacked by 1 person and flown to Cayenne, Georgetown, Trinidad and Tobago, Antigua and Jamaica.

Access

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

See also

• List of airports in Brazil