Marechal Cunha Machado

• ICAO: SBSL
• Name: Marechal Cunha Machado
• Type: medium_airport
• Category: International
• Latitude: -2.58536
• Longitude: -44.2341
• Elevation: 177 ft
• Country: Brazil
• Municipality: São Luís
• IATA Code: SLZ
• FAA Code: N/A
• FIR: SBAZ
• Timezone: America/Fortaleza
• Distance from City: 9.3 km
• VFR: Yes
• IFR: Yes

Runway 09/27

• Designation: 09/27
• Dimensions: 4803 X 148
• Surface: ASPH
• PCN: 39/F/B/X/T
• Lighting: N/A
• NAVAIDs: N/A
• Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR
• Remarks: N/A

Runway 06/24

• Designation: 06/24
• Dimensions: 7825 X 148
• Surface: ASPH
• PCN: ASPH 52/F/B/X/T
• Lighting: N/A
• NAVAIDs: N/A
• Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
• Remarks: N/A

• Tower: 118.700 MHz
• Ground: N/A
• Operations: 122.050 MHz
• Traffic/Approach: 119.100 MHz
• ATIS: N/A

• Open: N/A
• Close: N/A
• Extra Hours On Request: Yes
• Remarks: OPR TIME IN UTC -3 Compulsory prior AUTHORIZATION from the concessionaire with at least 02 (two) HR notice before operation, after request through WebApp-CCR AVG at the link ga.ccraeroportos.com.br when: 01 - ACFT requires courtyard reservation; 02 - ACFT with international registration; 03 - ACFT with Brazilian registration and more than one owner/operator registered in the Brazilian Aeronautical Registry (RAB); 04 - ACFT with Brazilian registration, with no aircraft/financial record in the WebApp-CCR AVG or needing an update, even without intention to use the courtyard; 05 - ACFT exempt, in experimental or instructional flight, in the cases where the aircraft's category registered in RAB is not listed as PRIVATE, INSTRUCTIONAL or EXPERIMENTAL. - The Airport Operations Center (APOC) will review the request and return with the status through the WebApp-CCR AVG. If necessary, adjustments will be requested in the programming that should be regularized at least 30 MIN before the operation, otherwise the request will be canceled. -For doubts or assistance, consult the communication channels on the website www.ccraeroportos.com.br/clientes-aeroportuarios In the event of a contingency, please contact the airport via email: apoc.slz@grupoccr.com.br. OBS OBST (cellular telephone tower) ELEV 323FT, DIST 5143M THR 06, AZM 050DEG OBS OBST (antenna) DIST 6402M from THR 24, AZM 057DEG, ELEV 341.20FT OBS OBST (CELL PHONE TOWER) LGTD COORD 023446.91S/0441152.25W ELEV 125.4M MOUNTED OBST (TOWER) LGTD COORD 023614.17S/0441405.66W ELEV 338FT OBST (TOWER) LGTD COORD 023521.86S/0441130.81W ELEV 430FT RWY 09 and RWY 27 last 90M CLSD for LDG/TKOF due to provision of RESA. THR 09 displaced 80M. RWY 06 and RWY 24 last 90M CLSD for LDG/TKOF due to provision of RESA. OBS ACFT in instructional flight near the AD Engine checks in the parking positions in front of the AIS Room are prohibited. ACFT weighing equal to or more than 5700Kg should make 180DEG turns on the runways only on the concreted parts. ACFT parked or moving in the general aviation patio, vicinity of patio 2, will be out of visual contact from the control tower, due to obstruction caused by the cover of the passenger terminal and by boarding corridor No. 1 Operation of aircraft that do not have means to enable constant bilateral communication with the control tower is prohibited. Ground OPS at position 9 of the APN 01 under night conditions should be coordinated with the airport administrator 3 HR in advance. Mandatory use of moorings at APN 2 when kept for a period over 3 HR and/or as required due to weather conditions. The airport can be regularly used by aircraft compatible with the reference code 4D or lower. RWY 06/24 - Reference Code: 4D; RWY 09/27 - Reference Code: 4C Type of operation by runway/head: Runway 06: Day/Night VFR and Day/Night CAT I precision IFR; Runway 24: Day/Night VFR and Day/Night non-precision IFR; Runway 09: Day/night VFR; Runway 27: Day/night VFR. RWY 06/24 AUTH 180 DEG turn for ACFT with wingspan equal to or greater than 28.7M only at the THR. ACFT weighing more than 20 tons are subject to OPR towing in the DEP PRKG. It will be the OPR's responsibility to ensure AVBL own or contracted means to carry out such operation. ACFT weighing more than 20 tons, when occupying parking positions no. 4 or 5, should only start engines after completion of the "push back" operation. In the service of INTL flights, the air operators should request the services related to customs formalities, immigration, ministry of agriculture, livestock and supply, and health surveillance at least 48h in advance, for the deliberation of public agencies. PLN and its updates by radiotelephony are prohibited. MIL ACFT to make prior CTC on TEL: (98) 3311-9139 for the use of the CLA parking apron, taking into account operation restrictions on the said apron, which has a maximum maneuvering capability for two aircraft of the EMB110 size, and a maximum hangar capacity for two aircraft of the Cessna 208 size. Infrastructure of bridges 1, 2 and 3 with a distance of approximately 3M from the "T" stops of their respective PSN. PRB boarding and disembarking with engines activated at APN 2. PRB the displacement of people from APN 02 to APN 01, without the accompaniment of the airport operator. OBS concentration of vultures in the vicinity of the AD mainly in APCH for RWY 06/24 and 09/27 The AD can be used regularly by any ACFT compatible with the RCD 4D or lower. MEHT:70FT Only D-ATIS DCL (DLY 0900-0100) - O/R: SHELL PETROBRAS H24 SELF-SERVICE For doubts about the use of the Portal www.redemet.aer.mil.br and requests for briefing and other operational meteorological information, consult the Integrated Center of Aeronautical Meteorology (CIMAER) by phone: (21) 2174-7312, (21) 2174-7310, (21) 2174-7306, (21) 2174-7303, (21) 3475-9922; and TF3: 926-403 and 926-404. MEHT: 56FT For additional Aeronautical Information, please consult the Amazonian Aeronautical Information Center (C-AIS AZ), Receipt of PLN and MSG updates TEL: (92) 3652-5955 and (92) 3652-5965.

• AIS Tel: N/A
• ARO Tel: N/A
• MET Tel: N/A
• Admin Tel: N/A
• Health Tel: N/A
• Police Tel: N/A
• Authorities Tel: N/A
• Website: N/A
• Remarks: N/A

• Slot Required: No
• PPR Required: No
• PPR Contact: N/A
• Remarks: N/A

• Landing Fee: BRL 18 per 1,000 kg MTOW
• Parking Fee: BRL 9 per 1,000 kg per hour
• Handling Mandatory: No
• Currency: BRL
• Remarks: Standard airport fees apply at SBSL.

• Fuel Type: Jet A-1
• Price/L: N/A
• Last Updated: 2026-02-18
• Remarks: Standard Jet A-1 available at SBSL.

• Port of Entry: Yes
• GENDEC Required: Yes
• GAR Required: No
• Remarks: Port of entry. eAPIS required. Sao Luis, Maranhao state.

• Curfew Start: N/A
• Curfew End: N/A
• Noise Chapter Min: N/A
• Remarks: North coast. Historical city. Regional hub.

• Overflight Permit: No
• Landing Permit: Conditional
• Overflight Lead Time: Notification only (no advance time specified for overflight-only; 24 hours recommended)
• Landing Lead Time: 24 hours (AVANAC for multi-airport); Part 135 charter: allow 5+ business days

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