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Macapá - Alberto Alcolumbre International Airport lies almost exactly on the equator in Amapá state, northern Brazil, serving the city of Macapá as the region's principal gateway. It offers a single long paved runway capable of handling airline traffic, making it a notable waypoint for pilots operating in this part of the Amazon region.
Macapá - Alberto Alcolumbre International Airport serves the city of Macapá and the state of Amapá in northern Brazil. Its most striking feature for a simulator pilot is its location: at just over 0.05 degrees north latitude, the field sits almost precisely on the equator, making it a memorable stop for anyone tracking a flight across that line.
The airport is located in Amapá, Brazil, at coordinates approximately 0.0508 north, 51.0703 west, and at an elevation of 46 feet above sea level. Its position places it right on the equatorial line, a notable geographic reference for pilots planning routes through this part of South America.
The field has a single physical runway, 08/26, aligned almost exactly east-west. It measures 6,850 feet in length with a hard paved surface and is equipped with lighting on both directions. There is no ILS available.
Approach control can be contacted on 119 MHz and the tower on 118 MHz.
The airport's proximity to the equator, with the field lying almost exactly on the 0 degree latitude line, serves as a distinctive geographic reference point when navigating toward Macapá from the air.
Macapá - Alberto Alcolumbre continues to operate as an international airport for the state of Amapá, with a single runway equipped for night operations.