AviatDataSalvador–Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport SSA / SBSV
Salvador, Bahia · Brazil · VINCI Airports (Salvador Bahia Airport S.A.)
7.6Mpax · 2024
H24International · customs & immigrationJet A-1 · Avgas 100LL
ICAO / IATASBSV / SSA
OperatorVINCI Airports (Salvador Bahia Airport S.A.)
Coordinates12.9086°S, 38.3225°W
Elevation66 ft · 20 m
Time zoneBRT (UTC-3, no DST)
Passengers / yr7,600,000 (2024)
CustomsYes
Border controlYes
SchengenNo
FuelJet A-1 · Avgas 100LL
Bonded—
AIP referenceSBSV — AIP Brasil / DECEA
Operating hoursH24 (24-hour operation); no published curfew
Terminals1 passenger terminal (~69,400 sqm, 11 jet bridges), designed for ~6 million pax/yr but currently exceeding that capacity
Runways (2)
- 10/28 · 3,003 m / 9,852 ft · 45 m wide · Asphalt · ILS ILS/DME CAT I (RWY 28)
- 17/35 · 1,518 m / 4,980 ft · 45 m wide · Asphalt
Salvador is the principal international gateway to Bahia and Brazil's northeastern tourism coast, a domestic hub for Azul, Gol and LATAM Brasil, and served by long-haul international carriers (TAP, Air France, Air Europa, Aerolíneas Argentinas, Copa) plus regional South American links (Flybondi, Sky Airline); Abaeté Aviação provides subsidized regional connections within Bahia.
Services
Available
On request / PPR
Seasonal / ageing
Unconfirmed / not listed
Ground handling
Available
Swissport Brasil Ltda.
Full passenger and ramp handling for scheduled carriers at Salvador–Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International (SSA) since 1997, covering check-in/gate, passenger mobility, ramp handling, baggage services, central load control and moving of aircraft; per Swissport's official SSA station page (swissport.com/en/network/south-america/brazil/ssa).
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Aircraft fuel
Available
Vibra Energia S.A. (BR Aviation)
Supplies aviation fuel at SSA; made Salvador the first Brazilian airport with regular commercial flights fueled with a 10%-pure-SAF/90%-fossil-jet blend from Nov 2025, with SAF (from used cooking oil, produced in Asia, ISCC EU/CORSIA certified) stored via Vibra's Galeao-based system and distributed to SSA; per Brazilian trade press (aeroin.net, aeroflap.com.br, panrotas.com.br, salvador-airport.com.br). The specific into-plane fueling operator at SSA (Vibra directly vs. a sub-contracted agent) is not identified in sourcing — treat that detail as unconfirmed.
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De-icing
Not listed
Part-145 line maintenance
Not listed
Part-145 base maintenance
Not listed
Component shops & overhaul
Not listed
Flight catering
Available
LSG Group (Bahia Catering Ltda.)
Operates the 'Bahia Catering Ltda.' flight kitchen at Salvador (SSA), employing approximately 125 staff, providing airline catering and hospitality services; per LSG Group's official SSA location page (lsg-group.com/location/salvador-br-ssa).
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Aircraft cleaning
Available
Swissport Brasil Ltda.
Aircraft Cleaning is listed under Swissport's Ramp Handling service line at SSA, alongside Baggage Services, Moving of Aircraft and Central Load Control; per Swissport's official SSA station page.
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Ground support equipment
Not listed
Cargo handling
Available
Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras S.A. (Azul Cargo Express)
Operates and recently expanded its 1,195.64 m² TECA cargo terminal at SSA (AI-enabled surveillance cameras, upgraded locks/lighting), handling e-commerce, perishables and regional freight; currently handling approximately 117,000 packages/month (over 235,000 packages, ~551 tons, handled Mar–Apr 2025 combined), with the expansion targeting growth to ~200,000 packages/month (~70% increase); per Azul Cargo Express press reporting (aeroin.net).
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Aviation security
Available
Swissport Brasil Ltda.
Security Services listed among Swissport's Passenger Services offering at the SSA station (alongside check-in/gate, passenger mobility, lost & found); per Swissport's official SSA station page. Scope (checkpoint screening vs. gate/apron access control) not itemized on-site — treat as unconfirmed beyond this listing.
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Passenger & crew transport
Not listed
Flight support
Available
Swissport Brasil Ltda.
Dedicated Executive Aviation desk at SSA (contact: Marcio Ribeiro, •••), listed as its own service line alongside Passenger Services and Ramp Handling on Swissport's official SSA station page, indicating FBO-style handling for business/general aviation traffic. The page does not itemize a separate service list for this desk beyond the contact, so specific scope is unconfirmed.
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Hotel & travel
Not listed