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Macau International Airport

Nossa Senhora do Carmo, Nossa Senhora do Carmo (Taipa) (Macau)
IATA: MFM ICAO: VMMC
Longest Active Runway
10,544 ft
3,214 meters
Field Elevation
20 ft
6 m MSL
Runway Inventory
1 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
22.1496°, 113.5920°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

Ranking Universes Guide →
RunwayFacts Published Dataset
#440 of 650
In curated primary commercial index
Global Commercial Universe
#707 of 7558
Top 9.3% percentile worldwide
National Standing (Macau)
#1 in MO
#1 of 1 in full national registry
vs Large Airport Median
+5.4%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Statement: Macau International Airport's longest active runway measures 10,544 ft (3,214 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #440. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #707 worldwide (Top 9.3%) and #1 nationally in Macau.
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Editorial Aerodrome Deep Dive: Macau International Airport (MFM)

Curated Aerodrome Profile

Macau International Airport is an island aerodrome engineering triumph. Its 11,024 ft runway was built on marine landfill to avoid disturbing urban Taipa, linked by dual taxiway viaducts capable of supporting Code 4E widebody airliners. Positioned at 20 ft MSL, MFM serves as a major secondary gateway to the Greater Bay Area, operating Category II precision approaches in sub-tropical maritime conditions.

Runway Layout & Magnetic Alignments
Single paved Runway 16/34 (11,024 ft / 3,360 m).
Expansion Milestones & Predecessor Facilities
Opened in November 1995 built entirely on an artificial reclaimed island in the Pearl River estuary, connected to the passenger terminal on Taipa Island by two 700-meter taxiway bridges.
Regional Differentiation & Cluster Role
Primary gateway to Macau, operating 20 NM west of Hong Kong (HKG) and 24 NM south of Zhuhai Jinwan (ZUH).
Data Nuances & Operational Quirks
Runway 16/34 is surrounded by the sea; taxiing aircraft cross spectacular bridge viaducts over open waters with dedicated marine rescue vessels stationed on site.
📚 Official Aerodrome Sourcing: Macau National Civil Aviation Authority · State Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) & ICAO Annex 14 Standards
Verification Methodology →

🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.
ICAO Code 4E / 4F Super-Heavy
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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Lowland / Coastal Basin Aerodrome

Macau International Airport operates at a surveyed field elevation of 20 ft (6 m MSL) in Nossa Senhora do Carmo. Situated in low-lying coastal terrain, the aerodrome benefits from dense ambient atmospheric pressure, maximizing turbine engine thrust and wing lift efficiency across all departure vectors.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

4 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity

Primary gateway to Macau, operating 20 NM west of Hong Kong (HKG) and 24 NM south of Zhuhai Jinwan (ZUH). Within a 100 NM radius, the facility coordinates airspace flows with 4 qualifying commercial aerodromes, with Zhuhai Jinwan Airport (ZUH) located 14.8 NM away.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 10,544 ft (3,214 m)

Macau International Airport's active flight strips comprise 16/34 (10,544 ft). With a longest active threshold of 10,544 ft (3,214 m), the aerodrome satisfies unrestricted long-haul takeoff and landing distance requirements for heavy twin-aisle and four-engine widebodies (ICAO Code 4E/4F).

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator Length (ft / m) Width (ft / m) Surface Material Lighting Status
16/34 10,544 ft (3214m) 148 ft (45m) Concrete (CON) ✅ Lighted ✅ Active

🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)

Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.

Aerodrome Name IATA Distance Longest Runway Lighting
Zhuhai Jinwan Airport (Zhuhai (Jinwan)) ZUH 14.8 NM (27.4 km) 13,517 ft ✅ Lighted
Hong Kong International Airport (Hong Kong) HKG 20.4 NM (37.8 km) 12,467 ft ✅ Lighted
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (Shenzhen) SZX 31.7 NM (58.7 km) 12,467 ft ✅ Lighted
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Guangzhou (Huadu)) CAN 76.4 NM (141.5 km) 12,467 ft ✅ Lighted

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Dataset Integrity: Cryptographic SHA-256 Checksum Verified & Fail-Closed Schema Inspected
Source Verification: Source-reported registry data
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