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São Luís–Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport SLZ / SBSL

Sao Luis, Maranhao · Brazil · Motiva Aeroportos (formerly CCR Aeroportos, since Apr 2021; Infraero 1975-2021)
1.8Mpax · 2025
H24International · customs & immigrationJet A-1
ICAO / IATASBSL / SLZ
OperatorMotiva Aeroportos (formerly CCR Aeroportos, since Apr 2021; Infraero 1975-2021)
Coordinates2.5869°S, 44.2361°W
Elevation177 ft · 54 m
Time zoneBRT (UTC-3, no DST)
Passengers / yr1,839,199 (2025)
CustomsYes
Border controlYes
SchengenNo
FuelJet A-1
Bonded
AIP referenceSBSL — AIP Brasil / DECEA
Operating hoursH24 tower/IFR-VFR operations; fuel available H24 (Petrobras) and 0900-0100 (Shell); no general curfew; PPR (prior authorization, min. 2h) required for international flights and certain Brazilian-registered aircraft via CCR/Motiva AVG webapp
TerminalsSingle passenger terminal (~10,700 sqm), annual design capacity ~3.9 million pax, 29 apron/aircraft parking positions
Runways (2)
  • 06/24 · 2,385 m / 7,825 ft · 45 m wide · Asphalt · ILS ILS/DME RWY 06 (109.3 MHz); glide path NOTAM'd unserviceable through 31 Dec 2026, localizer/non-precision only
  • 09/27 · 1,464 m / 4,803 ft · 45 m wide · Asphalt
Main gateway for Maranhao and a key Northeast Brazil hub served by Azul, Gol and LATAM Brasil, gaining its first European link when TAP Air Portugal opens a Lisbon route on Oct 26, 2026; upgraded to international-category status in Oct 2004. Local jet fuel is marketed by Petrobras under the QAV-1 brand name.

Services

Available On request / PPR Seasonal / ageing Unconfirmed / not listed
Ground handling On request · 3 providers
LATAM Airlines Brasil
Self-handled, LATAM: LATAM operates confirmed scheduled service to SLZ (listed on the airport's own Companhias Aéreas directory); no independent third-party ramp/passenger handling agent was found in the airport's service directory or in web search, so LATAM is inferred to self-handle its own turnarounds, standard practice for Brazilian domestic carriers at this station size; unconfirmed contract detail.
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On request
Verified 5 weeks ago · unconfirmed source
GOL Linhas Aéreas
Self-handled, GOL: GOL operates confirmed scheduled service to SLZ (listed on the airport's own Companhias Aéreas directory); no independent third-party handling agent was found at this airport, so GOL is inferred to self-handle ramp and passenger services per standard Brazilian domestic-carrier practice; unconfirmed contract detail.
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On request
Verified 5 weeks ago · unconfirmed source
Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
Self-handled, Azul: Azul operates confirmed scheduled service to SLZ (listed on the airport's own Companhias Aéreas directory); no independent third-party handling agent was found at this airport, so Azul is inferred to self-handle ramp and passenger services per standard Brazilian domestic-carrier practice; unconfirmed contract detail.
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On request
Verified 5 weeks ago · unconfirmed source
Aircraft fuel Available
Vibra Energia (BR Aviation)
Vibra's BR Aviation network (licensed from Petrobras) lists a live São Luís/SBSL entry on its own airport-network directory selling JET A, BR Jet Plus and AVGAS 24h, dispensed through authorized reseller JWS Saraiva at Av. dos Libaneses, Tirirical, São Luís; page gives address, hours and reseller contacts (phones (••• / (••• / (•••, emails operacaoslz/raslu/•••). Upgraded from the draft's "unconfirmed" to "available" on this direct citation. · 24h
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Available
Verified 5 weeks ago · unconfirmed source
De-icing Not listed
Part-145 line maintenance On request · 3 providers
LATAM Airlines Brasil
In-house, LATAM: transit/daily line checks presumed performed by LATAM's own line-maintenance staff as no separate MRO line-maintenance vendor was found at SLZ; unconfirmed.
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On request
Verified 5 weeks ago · unconfirmed source
GOL Linhas Aéreas
In-house, GOL: transit/daily line checks presumed handled by GOL's own line-maintenance technicians as no separate MRO vendor was found at SLZ; unconfirmed.
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On request
Verified 5 weeks ago · unconfirmed source
Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
In-house, Azul: transit/daily line checks presumed handled by Azul's own line-maintenance technicians as no separate MRO vendor was found at SLZ; unconfirmed.
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On request
Verified 5 weeks ago · unconfirmed source
Part-145 base maintenance Not listed
Component shops & overhaul Not listed
Flight catering Not listed
Aircraft cleaning On request · 3 providers
LATAM Airlines Brasil
In-house, LATAM: cabin/lavatory servicing presumed bundled into the carrier's own turnaround team in the absence of a named third-party cleaning contractor at SLZ; unconfirmed.
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On request
Verified 5 weeks ago · unconfirmed source
GOL Linhas Aéreas
In-house, GOL: cabin cleaning presumed bundled into GOL's own turnaround team in the absence of a named third-party cleaning contractor at SLZ; unconfirmed.
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On request
Verified 5 weeks ago · unconfirmed source
Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
In-house, Azul: cabin cleaning presumed bundled into Azul's own turnaround team in the absence of a named third-party cleaning contractor at SLZ; unconfirmed.
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On request
Verified 5 weeks ago · unconfirmed source
Ground support equipment Unconfirmed
Motiva (ex-CCR Aeroportos) – Aeroporto de São Luís
Common-use ground support equipment at the apron is presumed provided/coordinated by the airport operator absent a named third-party GSE contractor at SLZ; unconfirmed.
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Unconfirmed
Verified 5 weeks ago · unconfirmed source
Cargo handling Available · 3 providers
LATAM Airlines Brasil
LATAM Cargo operates at the SLZ air-cargo terminal (TECA), confirmed via the airport's own cargo-terminal directory page listing address, phone and hours for the carrier's cargo counter. · Mon-Fri 08:00-18:00, Sat 08:00-12:00 (TECA); contact •••
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Available
Verified 5 weeks ago · unconfirmed source
GOL Linhas Aéreas
Gollog (GOL's cargo division) operates at the SLZ air-cargo terminal (TECA), confirmed via the airport's own cargo-terminal directory page listing address, phone and hours for the carrier's cargo counter. · Mon-Fri 08:00-18:00, Sat 08:00-12:00 (TECA); contact (•••
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Available
Verified 5 weeks ago · unconfirmed source
Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
Azul Cargo operates at the SLZ air-cargo terminal (TECA), confirmed via the airport's own cargo-terminal directory page listing address, phone and hours for the carrier's cargo counter. · Mon-Fri 08:00-18:00, Sat 08:00-12:00 (TECA); contact (•••
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Available
Verified 5 weeks ago · unconfirmed source
Aviation security Available
Motiva (ex-CCR Aeroportos) – Aeroporto de São Luís
Airport operator (Motiva/CCR concession since March 2022, formerly Infraero) is responsible for AVSEC screening and airport security per its ANAC concession obligations at Brazilian airports; specific contracted security-guarding firm not identified for SLZ — unconfirmed vendor, confirmed function.
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Available
Verified 5 weeks ago · unconfirmed source
Passenger & crew transport Available · 2 providers
Movida
Movida operates a car-rental counter at Av. dos Libaneses, 3503 – Tirirical, São Luís, serving the Marechal Cunha Machado terminal; confirmed via the airport's own official car-rental directory (aeroportosaoluis.com) listing address, phone and 24h hours, consistent with Movida's own airport-store page. · 24h
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Available
Verified 5 weeks ago · unconfirmed source
Localiza
Localiza operates a car-rental counter at Av. dos Libaneses, 29 – Tirirical, São Luís, serving the airport; confirmed via the airport's own official car-rental directory (aeroportosaoluis.com) listing address, phone and 24h hours. · 24h
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Available
Verified 5 weeks ago · unconfirmed source
Flight support Available
JWS Aéreo Serviços de Hangaragem (Hangar JWS – BR Aviation Center)
JWS Aéreo Serviços de Hangaragem Ltda (CNPJ 27.190.445/0001-38, active since 2017) operates "Hangar JWS – BR Aviation Center," the dedicated FBO/hangar facility for executive and general aviation at Marechal Cunha Machado (SBSL/SLZ), Av. Eng. Emiliano Macieira, BR-135 km 1, Tirirical; confirmed via FlightAware's FBO listing (24/7, hangar/catering/crew lounge amenities), Brazil's CNPJ business registry, and the company's own LinkedIn/Facebook pages. This replaces the draft's vague "airport-operator-provided" flight_support entry attributed to Motiva. · 24h
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Available
Verified 5 weeks ago · unconfirmed source
Hotel & travel Unconfirmed
Hotel Santos Dumont Aeroporto SLZ
Genuine 3-star, 196-room hotel located approx. 800m from São Luís airport at R. da Panair, 2680, São Cristóvão, confirmed via its own site and multiple booking/review platforms (Booking.com, Tripadvisor). A formal airline crew-layover contract was not confirmed in available sources — status remains unconfirmed for that specific use.
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Unconfirmed
Verified 5 weeks ago · unconfirmed source