Large airport · São Luís, Brazil
Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport
Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport is a large airport serving São Luís, Brazil. Its IATA code is SLZ. Its ICAO code is SBSL. It has 2 runways, longest 7,828 ft (ASP). Elevation 178 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | São Luís, Brazil |
|---|---|
| IATA code | SLZ |
| ICAO code | SBSL |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 7,828 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 178 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 2.5864° S, 44.2350° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
Since 17 October 1985, the airport is named after Air Marshall Hugo da Cunha Machado (1898–1989), born in Maranhão.
Official website: https://www.ccraeroportos.com.br/sao-luis-ma — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Bacanga State Park · Brazil · 2.7 miles away
- Lençóis Maranhenses National Park · Brazil · 76.4 miles away
- Parcel de Manuel Luís Marine State Park · Brazil · 115.7 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport?
Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport — its IATA code is SLZ and its ICAO code is SBSL.
Where is Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport located?
Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport serves São Luís, Brazil. Its coordinates are 2.5864° S, 44.2350° W.
What is the history of Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport?
Since 17 October 1985, the airport is named after Air Marshall Hugo da Cunha Machado (1898–1989), born in Maranhão.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#5971
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marechal_Cunha_Machado_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.