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SBSL

Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport · São Luís

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
178 ft / 54 m
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.70 MHz (SAO LUIS TWR)
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SBSL), located in São Luís, Brazil. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 178 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 7,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport
ICAO / IATA
SBSL / SLZ
Municipality
São Luís
Country
Region
BR-MA — Maranhão
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Elevation
178 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 06 / 24
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,828 ft / 2,386 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 39° / 219°
RWY 06 (39°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: I-SL | CRS: 61°
RWY 24 (219°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 09 / 27
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,803 ft / 1,464 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 70° / 250°
RWY 09 (70°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27 (250°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP SAO LUIS APP
119.10 MHz
OPS SAO LUIS OPS
122.05 MHz
TWR SAO LUIS TWR
118.70 MHz

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Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026