Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ): Codes, Runways & Location
Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (IATA: SLZ · ICAO: SBSL) is a large airport serving São Luís, Brazil. It lies at 2.5864° S, 44.2350° W, 178 ft (54 m) above sea level.
Overview of Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport
Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of São Luís in Brazil. It is identified by the IATA code SLZ and the ICAO code SBSL. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2386 m (7828 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, 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 178 ft (54 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Antônio Guerreiro Airport (GMS) about 70 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 ≈ 2,386 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport
Where is Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport located?
Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport is located in São Luís, Brazil. Its coordinates are 2.5864° S, 44.2350° W.
What is the airport code for Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport?
Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport has an IATA code of SLZ and an ICAO code of SBSL.
How long is the runway at Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport?
Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport's longest runway is about 2386 m (7828 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport have?
Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport a major airport?
Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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