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IATA: MOC · Montes Claros, Brazil

Mario Ribeiro Airport Guide

CapitalBrasilia
Population213,421,037
CurrencyBRL R$ Brazilian real
LanguagePortuguese
Time ZoneUTC-03:00
AirportMOC
Distance—
Flight Time—
Visitors/yr~3,679,246

Mario Ribeiro Airport (IATA: MOC) is a key aviation hub serving Montes Claros and the wider Brazil region. The airport operates 1 passenger terminal, handling millions of passengers annually.

Getting to Montes Claros from MOC

Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.

Terminals & Facilities

Mario Ribeiro Airport has 1 terminal with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Airport Lounges at MOC

Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.

Parking

Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at Mario Ribeiro Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is there free WiFi at Mario Ribeiro Airport?+
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Top Activities in Montes Claros

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Hotels in Montes Claros

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Mario Ribeiro Airport (MOC) at a glance

IATA / ICAO
MOC / SBMK
Serves
Montes Claros
Country
Brazil
Local time now
03:29 (-03)
Time zone
America/Sao_Paulo
Currency
BRL (R$)
Capital
Brasilia
Coordinates
-16.7069, -43.8189

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Nonstop destinations from MOC

Mário Ribeiro Airport has published nonstop service to 5 airports across 1 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from MOC.

DestinationIATACountryDistance
Belo HorizonteCNFBrazil326 km
Belo HorizontePLUBrazil349 km
Vitória da ConquistaVDCBrazil369 km
DiamantinaDTIBrazil170 km
Porto SeguroBPSBrazil505 km

Airlines serving MOC

2 carriers publish nonstop service at MOC, ranked by how many routes each one appears on. Counts include codeshares, so a carrier can be listed here while the aircraft is flown by a partner. Schedules change seasonally — check the operating carrier on your own dates before booking.

AirlineCodeTypeRoutes
Azul BrazilianADFull Service2
Gol AirlinesG3Budget2

At the airport

General guidance rather than MOC-specific detail — terminal counts, lounge locations, desk opening hours and lost-property arrangements change often, so confirm those on the airport’s own site before you travel.

SecurityAllow longer than you think at peak departure banks - typically early morning and late evening. Liquids and electronics rules still differ by airport even where scanners have been upgraded.
ImmigrationArriving passengers clear immigration at the first point of entry into a country, not at the final destination, which is what makes tight connections risky on separate tickets.
Terminal transfersWhere an airport has multiple terminals, allow for a shuttle or train between them. Airside transfers are faster, but a change of terminal often means re-clearing security.
Wi-FiFree Wi-Fi is now near-universal at scheduled-service airports, usually with a time limit or an email sign-in. Download boarding passes before you land in case sign-in fails.
Food and shopsMost retail sits airside, after security. Landside options before security are usually thinner and close earlier.
AccessibilityRequest assistance through your airline at least 48 hours ahead. It is a legal entitlement across the EU, UK and US, but only guaranteed when pre-booked.
CurrencyAirport exchange desks carry the widest spreads of anywhere in a country. An ATM in the arrivals hall, or a card with no foreign-transaction fee, is almost always cheaper.
Lost propertyItems left on the aircraft go to the airline; items left in the terminal go to the airport operator. They are separate systems, so report to the right one.