Airports / Brazil / SLZ
Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport.
São Luís, Brazil · 178 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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178
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
151 nm
To the nearest alternate
Parnaíba - Prefeito Doutor João Silva Filho International Airport (PHB).
Overview
Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SBSL / SLZ) is a large commercial airport serving São Luís, Brazil. The airport sits 178 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into SLZ for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Parnaíba - Prefeito Doutor João Silva Filho International Airport (PHB, 151 nm), Senador Petrônio Portela Airport (THE, 171 nm), and Comandante Ariston Pessoa Airport (JJD, 233 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 7,828-foot paved runway, SLZ can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from SLZ depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from São Luís.
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Field capability
ICAO
SBSL
IATA
SLZ
FAA / Local
MA0001
Elevation
178 ft
Coordinates
2.5864° S · 44.2350° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Brazil fields
state range 8–4,138 ft
At 178 ft, SLZ sits lower than 72% of the 138 Brazil fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 7,828 ft
- 06/247,828 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 09/274,803 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,828 ft
SLZ's 7,828 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 151nmPHBParnaíba - Prefeito Doutor João Silva Filho International AirportParnaíba
- 171nmTHESenador Petrônio Portela AirportTeresina
- 233nmJJDComandante Ariston Pessoa AirportCruz
- 248nmJSODr. Luciano de Arruda Coelho Regional AirportSobral
- 262nmIMPPrefeito Renato Moreira AirportImperatriz
- 265nmBELVal de Cans/Júlio Cezar Ribeiro International AirportBelém
Location
Open the full mapSBSL · Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport · São Luís, Brazil
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SLZ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 2,700 nm | 6h 41m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 2,721 nm | 6h 44m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,077 nm | 7h 33m |
| Boston (BED) | 3,078 nm | 7h 33m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,096 nm | 7h 36m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,322 nm | 8h 8m |
| Houston (HOU) | 3,508 nm | 8h 33m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,575 nm | 8h 43m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SLZ?
- Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport's longest paved runway is 7,828 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at SLZ?
- Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 7,828 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to SLZ?
- The closest alternate is Parnaíba - Prefeito Doutor João Silva Filho International Airport (PHB), about 151 nm away, followed by Senador Petrônio Portela Airport (THE) at 171 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SLZ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 6h 41m (2,700 nm), Palm Beach about 6h 44m (2,721 nm), New York about 7h 33m (3,077 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.