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Eduardo Gomes International Airport.
Manaus, Brazil · 264 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
4.5/5
Google rating
13,324 ratings
2
Operators based
264
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Based operators
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#23 / 134
Brazil airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 13324 Google ratings , ranked against 134 rated Brazil fields.
2 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 58% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
7 nm
To the nearest alternate
Ponta Pelada Airport / Manaus Air Base (PLL).
Overview
Eduardo Gomes International Airport, listed as SBEG / MAO, is a large commercial airport in Manaus, Brazil. Field elevation is 264 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, MAO is a home base: Amazonaves Taxi Aereo Ltda and CTA Cleiton Táxi Aéreo operate from the field. The closest alternate fields are Ponta Pelada Airport / Manaus Air Base (PLL, 7 nm), Itacoatiara Airport (ITA, 94 nm), and Manicoré Airport (MNX, 182 nm). The field has a single 8,858-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from MAO are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from MAO to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
SBEG
IATA
MAO
FAA / Local
AM0001
Elevation
264 ft
Coordinates
3.0386° S · 60.0497° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Brazil fields
state range 8–4,138 ft
At 264 ft, MAO sits lower than 65% of the 138 Brazil fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,858 ft
- 11/298,858 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,858 ft
MAO's 8,858 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators2
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 7nmPLLPonta Pelada Airport / Manaus Air BaseManaus
- 94nmITAItacoatiara AirportItacoatiara
- 182nmMNXManicoré AirportManicoré
- 235nmJCRJacareacanga AirportJacareacanga
- 238nmTMTTrombetas AirportOriximiná
- 253nmITBItaituba AirportItaituba
Location
Open the full mapSBEG · Eduardo Gomes International Airport · Manaus, Brazil
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MAO on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 2,093 nm | 5h 16m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 2,130 nm | 5h 21m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 2,699 nm | 6h 41m |
| New York (TEB) | 2,745 nm | 6h 47m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 2,785 nm | 6h 53m |
| Boston (BED) | 2,800 nm | 6h 55m |
| Houston (HOU) | 2,818 nm | 6h 57m |
| Austin (AUS) | 2,938 nm | 7h 14m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MAO?
- Eduardo Gomes International Airport's longest paved runway is 8,858 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at MAO?
- Eduardo Gomes International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,858 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at MAO?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list Eduardo Gomes International Airport as a home base, including Amazonaves Taxi Aereo Ltda, CTA Cleiton Táxi Aéreo. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to MAO?
- The closest alternate is Ponta Pelada Airport / Manaus Air Base (PLL), about 7 nm away, followed by Itacoatiara Airport (ITA) at 94 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MAO to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 5h 16m (2,093 nm), Palm Beach about 5h 21m (2,130 nm), Washington DC about 6h 41m (2,699 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.