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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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Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 9/10
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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.

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.300 MHz
  • Ground: 121.900 MHz
  • Operations: 122.500 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 120.800 MHz
  • ATIS: 127.750 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

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

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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

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.

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Active NOTAMs

I0785/26
caution
Prohibited airspace
SBP255 CHANGED LOWER BDRY FROM GND TO 400FT AMSL REF.:AIP ENR 5.1, ENRC L3, WAC SALVADOR, ARC SALVADOR, STAR RNAV UDESI 2B RWY 28, STAR RNAV AKPAS 1B RWY 28, STAR RNAV AKPAS 1A RWY 10, STAR RNAV RELOP 1A - UDESI 2A RWY 10, SID RNAV UTLED 1B RWY 28, SID OMNI RWY 10/28.
2026-11-26 00:00 UTC No end time given (PERM)
Received 2026-09-12 19:32 UTC
I0799/26
critical
Prohibited airspace
SBP225 CHANGED: 1) NAME - FROM: CAMACARI, TO: CAMACARI SUPERIOR; 2) LOWER LIMIT - FROM: GND, TO: 400FT AMSL. REF: AIP AD 2.24 STAR RNAV UDESI 2B RWY 28, STAR RNAV AKPAS 1B RWY 28, SID RNAV UTLED 1B RWY 28, SID OMNI RWY 10/28, STAR RNAV AKPAS 1A RWY 10, STAR RNAV RELOP 1A - UDESI 2A RWY 10
2026-09-15 00:38 UTC No end time given (PERM)
Received 2026-09-15 00:47 UTC
I0798/26
critical
Prohibited airspace
SBP225 CHANGED: 1) NAME - FROM: CAMACARI, TO: CAMACARI SUPERIOR; 2) LOWER LIMIT - FROM: GND, TO: 400FT AMSL. REF: AIP AD 2.24 STAR RNAV UDESI 2B RWY 28, STAR RNAV AKPAS 1B RWY 28, SID RNAV UTLED 1B RWY 28, SID OMNI RWY 10/28, STAR RNAV AKPAS 1A RWY 10 E STAR RNAV RELOP 1A - UDESI 2A RWY 10
2026-09-15 00:34 UTC No end time given (PERM)
Received 2026-09-15 00:42 UTC

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Checked with DECEA AISWEB at 2026-10-27 13:23 UTC. Also includes NOTAMs from the FAA NOTAM feed.
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Airport History

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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.