Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport

SBSV / SSA

Salvador, BR

Last Updated
May 15, 14:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 52 min ago
14:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
8 kt
150°
10+ km
Visibility
2,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBSV 151400Z 15008KT 080V210 9999 VCSH BKN023 FEW025TCU 29/23 Q1017

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 64 ft
BKN 2,300 ft AGL
FEW 2,500 ft AGL (TCU)
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,364 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (TCU)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,564 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,300 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (150°) at 8 knots. Runway 17/35 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2300 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category. Caution: towering cumulus clouds reported at 2,500 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 29°C (84°F) with a dewpoint of 23°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Showers Rain.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SBSV 150800Z 1512/1612 16010KT 8000 VCSH BKN016 FEW023TCU TX28/1515Z TN25/1608Z BECMG 1513/1515 9999 NSW SCT023 FEW025TCU BECMG 1518/1521 SCT025 BECMG 1607/1609 23004KT 8000 SHRA SCT020 FEW023TCU RMK PGL
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:52Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 160° 10 kt
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 1,600 ft
18:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR

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°
2.5 kt 7.6 kt
72° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
4,987 ft 148 ft ASP 143°
7.5 kt 2.7 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBSV

5,803 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83.3%
MVFR
13.5%
IFR
2.8%
LIFR
0.4%

Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 83.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 8.7 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 26.7°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: 8.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 0.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.3%
NE
15.4%
E
44.8%
SE
17.4%
S
7.3%
SW
0.8%
W
2.4%
NW
2.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.7°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: 4.2 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.9 kt

Statistics computed from 5,803 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.