Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport

Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport

Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport is the main airport serving São Luís, the capital of the state of Maranhão in Brazil. It is located 15 kilometers (9.3 mi) from the city center. The airport is named after Air Marshal Hugo da Cunha Machado, who was born in Maranhão.

The airport was inaugurated in 1942, and it was originally a military airfield. In 1974, the airport was transferred to Infraero, the Brazilian government’s airport authority. In 1998, a new terminal was opened at the airport, and in 2004, the airport was upgraded to international status.

General Information about Marechal Cunha Machado Airport

The following table is an overview of SLZ Airport indicated below:

AirportAeroporto Internacional de São Luís
Airport TypePublic
OperatorInfraero (1975–2021) CCR (2021–present)
ServesSão Luís
Marechal Cunha Machado Airport CodeSLZ
Marechal Cunha Machado Airport Terminals2
SLZ Airport Runway2
SLZ Airport Coordinates02°35′13″S 044°14′10″W
Marechal Cunha Machado Airport AddressAv. dos Libaneses, 3503 – Tirirical, São Luís – MA, 65056-480, Brazil
Websitehttps://www.ccraeroportos.com.br/sao-luis-ma
Elevation54 m / 177 ft

Marechal Cunha Machado Airport Code

Marechal Cunha Machado Airport code is SLZ. This three-letter IATA code is based on the name of the airport itself. 

IATA CODESLZ
ICAO CODESBSL
WORLD AREA CODE+1
COUNTRY CODEUSA
IATA METROPOLITAN CODESLZ

Marechal Cunha Machado Airport Map

The SLZ Airport location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.

Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport Runway

SLZ Airport has two runways.

NameLength (mtr)Length (ft)Surface
06/242,3857,825Asphalt
09/271,4644,803Asphalt

Marechal Cunha Machado Airport Terminal

Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport has two terminals: Terminal A and Terminal 1.

  • Terminal A is the main terminal for domestic flights.
  • Terminal 1 is the main terminal for international flights.

Nearest Airports to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport 

Some of the International and Domestic airports near SLZ.

Airlines Operating from Marechal Cunha Machado Airport

The following airlines operate from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport:

  • Azul Brazilian Airlines
  • Azul Conecta
  • Gol Transportes Aéreos
  • LATAM Brasil

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