Symbolic aviation imagery (AI-generated) – not a photo of this specific airport.

Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport

IATA SLZICAO SBSLLarge airport

Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport is a large airport near São Luís in Maranhão, Brazil. It is listed as IATA SLZ and ICAO SBSL. The airport is located at -2.5864° / -44.2350° at an elevation of 54 m (178 ft). There are 2 runways, the longest measuring 2,386 m. The nearest airport is Central Engenharia Heliport, 9.2 km (6 mi) away. The airport is served by scheduled flights.

Map detail of Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport with runways — Close-up with runways

World map showing the position of Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport — Overview map

Data

Data
IATA code	`SLZ`
ICAO code	`SBSL`
Local code	`MA0001`
Identifier	`SBSL`
Type	Large airport
City	São Luís
Region	Maranhão
Country	Brazil
Coordinates	-2.58639, -44.23501
Coordinates (deg/min/sec)	2° 35′ 10.99″ S 44° 14′ 06.03″ W
Elevation	54 m (178 ft)
Scheduled service	yes

Travel gear that fits

Automatically selected recommendations for a trip to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport – based on climate, location and airport type.

São Luís travel guide
Sights, neighbourhoods and tips for São Luís – ideal for your arrival.
View on Amazon
Brazil travel guide
The overview for your trip: regions, culture, getting around and practical tips for Brazil.
View on Amazon
Portuguese phrasebook
The essential phrases in Portuguese – for taxis, hotels and restaurants.
View on Amazon
Noise-cancelling headphones
Shut out cabin noise and terminal announcements – the classic for frequent flyers.
View on Amazon
Airband scanner
Listen in on tower and approach frequencies – a classic among aviation fans.
View on Amazon
Filter water bottle
Where tap water is risky: a bottle with a built-in filter.
View on Amazon