Salvador International Airport (SSA)

Salvador International Airport SSA is named after politician Luis Eduardo Maron Magalhães. It was originally called Dois de Julho International Airport until June 1998. The construction giant Vinci SA handles the operations of the airport completely, which has some of its facilities dedicated to the service of the Brazillian Air Force.

Founded in 1925, Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhães International Airport is nestled in the heart of an area spread across sand dunes and native vegetation. The airport flaunts a plush shopping mall with 11 jetways and a capacity to handle passenger traffic of more than 7 million. Its passenger traffic has been growing rapidly at an average of 14% every year.

GeneraI Information about Salvador Bahia Airport

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

Airport	Aeroporto Internacional de Salvador
Airport Type	Public/Military
Owner	Infraero (1974–2017)Vinci SA (2017–present)
Built In (Year)	1925
Serves	Salvador da Bahia
Hubs for	Abaeté AviationGol Transportes Aéreos
Salvador Bahia Airport Code	SSA, SBSV
Salvador Airport Terminals	One Terminal
Salvador Brazil Airport Runway	2
Salvador Brazil Airport Coordinates	12°54′31″S 038°19′21″W
Salvador Bahia Airport Address	Pr. Gago Coutinho, S/N – São Cristóvão, Salvador – BA, 41510-045, Brazil
Contact Number	55 71 3204-1000
Website	www.salvador-airport.com.br/pt-br
Elevation	20 m / 66 ft

Salvador Bahia Airport Code

The airport code for Salvador Brazil is SSA. This three-letter IATA code is based on the name of Salvador city that the airport primarily serves. Its elevation above sea level is 20 meters.

Salvador Brazil Airport Map

The Salvador Bahia Airport location map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.