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SBSV

Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport · Salvador

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
64 ft / 20 m
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.30 MHz (SALVADOR TWR)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SBSV), located in Salvador, 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 64 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
Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport
ICAO / IATA
SBSV / SSA
Municipality
Salvador
Country
Region
BR-BA — Bahia
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Elevation
64 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 10 / 28
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,859 ft / 3,005 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 78° / 258°
RWY 10 (78°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: I-SV | CRS: 99°
RWY 28 (258°)
109.10 MHz
IDENT: I-AS | CRS: 279°
Runway 17 / 35
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,987 ft / 1,520 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 143° / 323°
RWY 17 (143°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35 (323°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP SALVADOR CON
120.80 MHz
ATIS SALVADOR ATIS
127.75 MHz
CLD SALVADOR TRAFFIC
121.10 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
OPS SALVADOR OPS
122.50 MHz
TWR SALVADOR TWR
118.30 MHz

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