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Marechal Cunha Machado (SBSL/SLZ) — São Luís, Brazil
Marechal Cunha Machado (SBSL/SLZ) serves São Luís, Brazil. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (09/27, 06/24). Field elevation is 177 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Data Complete
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
3/4
Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
1/2
Additional Info
9/10
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Basic Airport Information
- 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: 13.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 09/27
- Designation: 09/27
- Dimensions: 4803 X 148
- Surface: ASPH
- PCN: 39/F/B/X/T
- Lighting: Beacon, Edge (high), Obstacle, PAPI, Taxiway, Threshold (high), Wind indicator
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR
- Remarks: PCN 480/F/A/X/T. MEHT 70/56ft. Fire CAT CIVIL-7. Fuel: SHELL.
Runway 06/24
- Designation: 06/24
- Dimensions: 7825 X 148
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: 480/F/A/X/T
- Lighting: PAPI (MEHT 06:70ft, 24:56ft), Edge (high), Threshold (high), Taxiway
- NAVAIDs: ILS/DME ISL RWY 06 (109.3, GP INOP until Dec 2026), VOR/DME SLI (113.5)
- Approach Types: ILS RWY 06 (GP INOP - LOC only), VOR, RNP, RNAV
- Remarks: ILS GP INOP per NOTAM G0993/25 through Dec 2026.
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.700 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 122.050 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 119.100 MHz
- ATIS: 0.000 MHz
Operation Hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours
Marechal Cunha Machado operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: H24 (API INTL default H24)
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +55 (98) 3217-6101
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://aeroportos.motiva.com.br/sao-luis-ma/
- Remarks: Operator: Motiva (CCR). Toll-free: 0800-727-4720. Email: [email protected]. PPR: ga.ccraeroportos.com.br.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Customs
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: International airport per ROTAER (DECEA)
Fees
- 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 Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-03-23
- Remarks: (DLY 0900-0100) - O/R: SHELL PETROBRÁS H24
- Fuel Type: AVGAS
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-03-23
- Remarks: (DLY 0900-0100) - O/R: SHELL PETROBRÁS H24
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Port of entry. eAPIS required. Sao Luis, Maranhao state.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: H24. International, port of entry. Fire CAT 7. ILS RWY 06 (109.3) - GLIDEPATH INOP until Dec 2026 (LOC only). VOR/DME SLI (113.5). Fuel: Shell 0900-0100; Petrobras H24. Vultures in approach areas. RCD 4C. 180-deg >40t thresholds only. No mooring points. INTL 48h customs notice. >20t towed departure. Operator: CCR/Motiva.
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Brazil Permit Requirements
Medium
Landing: 5d
- 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
Private / GA Operations:
Private/GA flights need ANAC authorization and DECEA flight plan approval. Recommend 5 days lead time.
Active NOTAMs
G1770/26
info
LGT OBST SOBRE ANTENA VHF HGT 48M DIST 959M DA THR 06 COORD 023550S0441420W U/S
2026-07-10 13:53:00
2026-10-08 23:59:00
G1628/26
info
TA MODIFICADA DE 4000FT AMSL PARA 10000FT AMSL.
REF: AIP AD 2.17
2026-07-09 00:00:00
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at SBSL?
- The tower frequency at Marechal Cunha Machado is 118.7 MHz.
- What fuel is available at SBSL?
- Marechal Cunha Machado offers JET A-1, AVGAS.
- Does SBSL require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Marechal Cunha Machado (Brazil).
- Where is SBSL located?
- Marechal Cunha Machado (SBSL) is located in São Luís, Brazil.
- What is the IATA code for SBSL?
- The IATA code for Marechal Cunha Machado is SLZ.
- How long is the runway at SBSL?
- The main runway at Marechal Cunha Machado (09/27) measures 4803 X 148.
- Does SBSL have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Marechal Cunha Machado has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 09/27, 06/24.
- Is SBSL a port of entry?
- Yes, Marechal Cunha Machado is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.