Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport

SBSV / SSA

Salvador, BR

Last Updated
Mar 5, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 21 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
0 kt
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBSV 050900Z 00000KT 9999 SCT021 FEW023TCU 24/23 Q1011

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 64 ft
SCT 2,100 ft AGL
FEW 2,300 ft AGL (TCU)
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,164 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (TCU)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,364 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SBSV 050300Z 0506/0606 35005KT 8000 SCT016 TN25/0510Z TX29/0514Z BECMG 0510/0512 06007KT BECMG 0514/0516 09007KT BECMG 0601/0603 06007KT RMK PGM
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:20Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 350° 5 kt
Visibility: 8 km
10:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR 60° 7 kt
14:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR 90° 7 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BSV
10
28
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
10/28 9,859 ft 148 ft ASP 78°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
78° angle
17/35 4,987 ft 148 ft ASP 143°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
143° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBSV

4,084 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83.6%
MVFR
12.8%
IFR
3.1%
LIFR
0.6%

Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 83.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 9.2 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 26.4°C (range: 21°C to 36°C). The best months for VFR flying are December, February, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 9.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 0.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.7%
NE
19.4%
E
47.2%
SE
11.9%
S
6.3%
SW
0.7%
W
1.3%
NW
3%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.4°C
Range: 21°C to 36°C
21°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

December February September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.5 kt

Statistics computed from 4,084 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBSV
IATA Code: SSA
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 64 ft MSL

Location

City: Salvador
Country: BR
Latitude: -12.908611°
Longitude: -38.322498°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 9,859 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 4,987 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport

Overview

Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport serves Salvador, Brazil as a major regional aviation hub. Located at coordinates -12.908611, -38.322498 with an elevation of 64 feet MSL, this large airport provides critical air transportation infrastructure for northeastern Brazil. The airport supports significant commercial passenger and cargo operations with its two substantial runways.

Flying Conditions

Salvador's coastal location influences the airport's meteorological environment, typically characterized by relatively stable temperatures and moderate humidity. Pilots should anticipate potential wind variations given the airport's proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, with runway 10/28 offering a 9,859-foot primary surface that can accommodate significant wind conditions. The secondary runway 17/35, measuring 4,987 feet, provides additional operational flexibility.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic positioning at 64 feet above mean sea level provides relatively straightforward terrain approaches with minimal elevation challenges. Its two asphalted runways offer robust operational capabilities, with the primary 10/28 runway providing extensive length for heavy aircraft operations. The airport's design supports large aircraft movements typical of international and domestic commercial services.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection will depend primarily on prevailing wind conditions, with the longer 10/28 runway offering preferred approach options for most commercial aircraft. The substantial 9,859-foot primary runway supports complex approach procedures and provides significant margin for safe landings across various aircraft types. Pilots should reference current meteorological data to determine optimal runway selection during arrival.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.