Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA): Codes, Runways & Location
Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (IATA: SSA · ICAO: SBSV) is a large airport serving Salvador, Brazil. It lies at 12.9086° S, 38.3225° W, 64 ft (20 m) above sea level.
Overview of Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport
Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Salvador in Brazil. It is identified by the IATA code SSA and the ICAO code SBSV. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3005 m (9859 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 64 ft (20 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Lorenzo Airport (MXQ) about 83 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,005 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport
Where is Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport located?
Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport is located in Salvador, Brazil. Its coordinates are 12.9086° S, 38.3225° W.
What is the airport code for Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport?
Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport has an IATA code of SSA and an ICAO code of SBSV.
How long is the runway at Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport?
Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport's longest runway is about 3005 m (9859 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport have?
Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport a major airport?
Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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