International hub · Salvador, Brazil

Salvador/Dep Luis Eduardo Magalhaes Intl

SBSVSSA
Elevation
64 ft
Coordinates
12°55′S 38°19′W
Local time
America/Bahia

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Field information

SBSV runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Salvador/Dep Luis Eduardo Magalhaes Intl (SBSV/SSA) has 2 runways; the longest, 10/28, is 9,859 ft (3,005 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 10. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Schedules facilitated (IATA Level 2): plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at SBSV, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    America/Bahia

  • Country

    Brazil

    BR

  • Municipality

    Salvador

  • Elevation

    64 ft

  • Position

    -12.9086, -38.3225

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 & Avgas

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 10

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

  • Slots

    Schedules facilitated (IATA Level 2)

Runways · SBSV

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
10/289,859 ft (3,005 m)148 ftasphaltLighted
17/354,987 ft (1,520 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at SBSV.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Salvador/Dep Luis Eduardo Magalhaes Intl (SBSV / SSA) in Salvador, Brazil, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SBSV is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at SBSV

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Brazil

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Brazil. Applicable permit lead times for Brazil are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Brazil are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at SBSV

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at SBSV covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at SBSV

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at SBSV is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to SBSV

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SBSV: 12° 54′ 31″ S 38° 19′ 21″ W; elevation 64 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Salvador

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Salvador. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at SBSV.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at SBSV

    Support for freighter operations into SBSV covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where SBSV sits in the network

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Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Salvador/Dep Luis Eduardo Magalhaes Intl — one desk for the whole trip.

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