SBSL · SLZ

Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport

São Luís, MaranhãoElevation 178 ftLarge airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail

06/24
Dimensions
7,828 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
09/27
Dimensions
4,803 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport is in São Luís, Maranhão. Field elevation 178 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATASBSL / SLZ
RegionMaranhão
CountryBrazil
Coordinates-2.5864, -44.2350
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

119.1
SAO LUIS APP
APP
122.05
SAO LUIS OPS
OPS
118.7
SAO LUIS TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does SBSL have a METAR?
Yes. SBSL is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does SBSL have a TAF?
When SBSL issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at SBSL?
SBSL sits at 178 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for SBSL?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.