Airports / Brazil / SSA
Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport.
Salvador, Brazil · 64 ft elevation. 4 charter operators based here.
4.4/5
Google rating
29,171 ratings
4
Operators based
64
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Based operators
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#37 / 134
Brazil airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 29171 Google ratings , ranked against 134 rated Brazil fields.
4 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 83% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
55 nm
To the nearest alternate
João Durval Carneiro Airport (FEC).
Overview
Located in Salvador, Brazil, Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SBSV / SSA) operates as a large commercial airport. The field lies at an elevation of 64 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
Charter departments call it home: Aero Star Taxi Aereo Ltda, Aerotaxi Abaete - ATA, and Elite Aviation Taxi Aereo base aircraft at SSA, 4 in all. Useful alternates include João Durval Carneiro Airport (FEC, 55 nm), Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport (IOS, 122 nm), and Aracaju - Santa Maria Airport (AJU, 137 nm). SSA offers 2 runways, the longest 9,859-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of SSA vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as Dois de Julho. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from SSA, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
SBSV
IATA
SSA
FAA / Local
BA0001
Elevation
64 ft
Coordinates
12.9086° S · 38.3225° 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 64 ft, SSA sits lower than 83% of the 138 Brazil fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 9,859 ft
- 10/289,859 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 17/354,987 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,859 ft
SSA's 9,859 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.
Based charter operators4
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 55nmFECJoão Durval Carneiro AirportFeira de Santana
- 122nmIOSBahia - Jorge Amado AirportIlhéus
- 137nmAJUAracaju - Santa Maria AirportAracaju
- 193nmVDCGlauber de Andrade Rocha AirportVitória da Conquista
- 211nmPAVPaulo Afonso AirportPaulo Afonso
- 216nmBPSPorto Seguro International AirportPorto Seguro
Location
Open the full mapSBSV · Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport · Salvador, Brazil
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SSA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 3,378 nm | 8h 15m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,404 nm | 8h 19m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,789 nm | 9h 13m |
| Boston (BED) | 3,789 nm | 9h 13m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,807 nm | 9h 15m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,020 nm | 9h 45m |
| Houston (HOU) | 4,168 nm | 10h 6m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,282 nm | 10h 21m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SSA?
- Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,859 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 SSA?
- Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 9,859 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at SSA?
- Yes. 4 charter operators list Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport as a home base, including Aero Star Taxi Aereo Ltda, Aerotaxi Abaete - ATA, Elite Aviation Taxi Aereo. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to SSA?
- The closest alternate is João Durval Carneiro Airport (FEC), about 55 nm away, followed by Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport (IOS) at 122 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SSA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 8h 15m (3,378 nm), Palm Beach about 8h 19m (3,404 nm), New York about 9h 13m (3,789 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.