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Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport

IATA SSAICAO SBSVLocal BA0001🇧🇷 Salvador
Coordinates
12.9086°S, 38.3225°W
Elevation
64 ft (20 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
BR-BA
Time zone
Bahia(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
22.9° W

Daylight today(Jul 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:34
Sunrise
05:57
Sunset
17:22
Civil dusk
17:45

About 11h 25m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport

Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport

Salvador–Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport, formerly called Dois de Julho International Airport and known by the trade name Salvador Bahia Airport, is the airport serving Salvador, Brazil. Since 16 June 1998, by Federal Law, the airport is named after Luís Eduardo Magalhães (1955–1998), an influential politician of the state of Bahia.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

SBSV

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 289,859 ft / 3,005 m148 ftAspLightedOpen
17 / 354,987 ft / 1,520 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (6)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPSALVADOR CON120.800 MHz
ATISSALVADOR ATIS127.750 MHz
CLDSALVADOR TRAFFIC121.100 MHz
GNDGND121.900 MHz
OPSSALVADOR OPS122.500 MHz
TWRSALVADOR TWR118.300 MHz

Navaids(5)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (29)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA-SALVADORClass CControlledFL035FL145
CTR-SALVADORClass DCTRGNDFL035

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Brazil airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Jardim Brasília328 ft171 ft
Obstacle312 ft36 ft
Obstacle289 ft30 ft
Celebration Garibaldi253 ft118 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport?

The ICAO code for Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport is SBSV, and its IATA code is SSA.

Where is Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport located?

Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport is large airport located in Salvador, Brazil, at an elevation of 64 ft (20 m).

How many runways does Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport have?

Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 9,859 ft / 3,005 m.

Which airlines fly to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport include Abaet, Air Europa, American Airlines, Azul, Changan Airlines, City Connexion Airlines, among 12 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport?

Historical data lists 29 nonstop destinations from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport in?

Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport is in the America/Bahia time zone (UTC-03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport is approximately 22.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport?

The nearest airport to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport is Jauá Airport (BR-1736), about 7.4 nm to the ne, followed by [Duplicate] Jauá Airport and Fazenda Capuame Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.