Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães (SBSV/SSA) — Salvador, Brazil
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- JET A-1
- Tower
- 118.3
- Runways
- 17/35, 10/28
- Community check
- 234 days ago
- Elevation
- 66 ft
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Section Breakdown
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: SBSV
- Name: Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: -12.910994
- Longitude: -38.331402
- Elevation: 66 ft
- Country: Brazil
- Municipality: Salvador
- IATA Code: SSA
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: SBRE
- Timezone: America/Bahia
- Distance from City: 22.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 17/35
- Designation: 17/35
- Dimensions: 4980 X 148
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: 540/F/B/X/T
- Lighting: PAPI (MEHT 40ft), Threshold
- NAVAIDs: VOR/DME SVD (116.5)
- Approach Types: VFR, RNP
- Remarks: PCR 540/F/B/X/T. RWY 35 PROHIBITED for jet/superior performance landings.
Runway 10/28
- Designation: 10/28
- Dimensions: 9852 X 148
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: 870/F/B/X/T
- Lighting: PAPI (MEHT 10:60ft, 28:59ft), Edge, Threshold, Taxiway
- NAVAIDs: ILS/DME ISA RWY 10 (111.9), ILS/DME ILD RWY 28 CAT I (110.9), VOR/DME SVD (116.5), DME MGP (124)
- Approach Types: ILS RWY 10, ILS CAT I RWY 28, VOR/DME, RNP, RNAV
- Remarks: PCN 44/F/C/X/U. Both THR displaced 120m. RESA 90x90.
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.300 MHz
- Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Operations: 122.500 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 120.800 MHz
- ATIS: 127.750 MHz
Operation Hours
Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- Remarks: H24 (API INTL default H24)
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +55 (71) 3204-1000
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.salvador-airport.com.br
- Remarks: Operator: VINCI Airports (concession since 2018). FBO: Lider Aviacao +55 (11) 5090-4016. Busiest NE airport.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Yes
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: Slots required. Mandatory handling. Coordinate via VINCI Airports / Lider Aviacao.
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 28 per 1,000 kg MTOW
- Parking Fee: BRL 14 per 1,000 kg per hour
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: BRL
- Remarks: Standard airport fees apply at SBSV.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-03-23
- Remarks: N/A
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes Source: AIP Brasil AD 1.3 and AD 2 (DECEA), AMDT 20/2026, 2026-10-01
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: H24. International, port of entry. Fire CAT 9 (1831-0700 UTC), drops to CAT 7 (0701-1830). Civil/military. DUAL ILS: RWY 10 (111.9) + RWY 28 CAT I (110.9). VOR/DME SVD (116.5). RWY 17/35 secondary: jet landings PROHIBITED on RWY 35. Both THR 10/28 displaced 120m. Maintenance closures through Dec 2026. TWY D/L max 36m wingspan. TWY J2 max 8kt. Engine checks TWY GOLF 0600-2200 only. GA 4h advance. Vultures near THR 10 (5km W/NW/N) and RWY 17/35 approach. A321 removal 48,500kg. 23 documented obstacles. Operator: VINCI Airports (Concessionaria Aeroporto Salvador).
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Brazil Permit Requirements
- 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 flights need ANAC authorization and DECEA flight plan approval. Recommend 5 days lead time.
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Explore History (3 milestones)Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at SBSV?
- The tower frequency at Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães is 118.3 MHz.
- What fuel is available at SBSV?
- Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães offers JET A-1.
- Does SBSV require landing permits?
- It depends on the flight. Private/GA flights need ANAC authorization and DECEA flight plan approval. Recommend 5 days lead time. Permit details for Brazil
- Does SBSV require slots or PPR?
- Slots are required at Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães.
- Where is SBSV located?
- Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães (SBSV) is located in Salvador, Brazil.
- What is the IATA code for SBSV?
- The IATA code for Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães is SSA.
- Does SBSV have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 10/28.
- Is SBSV a port of entry?
- Yes. International flights can clear customs and immigration at Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães. Source: AIP Brasil AD 1.3 and AD 2 (DECEA), AMDT 20/2026, 2026-10-01.