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El Salvador Intl, Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdamez (MSLP/SAL) — San Salvador, El Salvador

El Salvador Intl, Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdamez (MSLP/SAL) serves San Salvador, El Salvador. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (07/25, 18/36). Field elevation is 101 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: MSLP
  • Name: El Salvador Intl, Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdamez
  • Type: large_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 13.4409
  • Longitude: -89.055702
  • Elevation: 101 ft
  • Country: El Salvador
  • Municipality: San Salvador
  • IATA Code: SAL
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: MHCC
  • Timezone: America/El_Salvador
  • Distance from City: 32.1 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 07/25

  • Designation: 07/25
  • Dimensions: 10500 X 148
  • Surface: Asphalt
  • PCN: 62/F/B/X/T
  • Lighting: HIRL, PAPI-L both ends (2.5° RWY07, 3.0° RWY25), ALSF-1 RWY07 (900m), SSALS RWY25 (420m), Threshold/End lights
  • NAVAIDs: ILS RWY07 (LOC 110.3/GP 335.0/DME CH40X), ILS RWY25 (LOC 109.9/GP 333.8/DME CH36X), VOR/DME CAT 117.1
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I (RWY07 & RWY25), RNAV (RNP) W/X/Y/Z (both runways), VOR X/Y/Z (both runways)
  • Remarks: Aerodrome ref code 4D. Critical aircraft A330-300. TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA all 3200m. Runway strip 3320x300m. RESA 90x90m. Secondary power switchover 15 sec.

Runway 18/36

  • Designation: 18/36
  • Dimensions: 2625 X 75
  • Surface: Asphalt
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: N/A
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: PERMANENTLY CLOSED. Used for aircraft parking only. Not available for operations.

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.000 MHz
  • Ground: 121.700 MHz
  • Operations: 129.200 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 121.250 MHz
  • ATIS: 127.600 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

El Salvador Intl, Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdamez operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: H24 operations. ATS/Tower H24. AIS briefing H24. MET briefing H24. Fuelling H24. Handling H24. Security H24. Admin office Mon-Fri 14:00-22:45 UTC.

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: +503 2375-2520
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +503 2375-2290
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: https://www.cepa.gob.sv
  • Remarks: AIS email: [email protected] / [email protected]. AFS: MSLPZPZX / MSLPYOYX. Additional admin phones: +503 2375-2348, +503 2375-2599. Disabled aircraft removal: +503 2375-2579, +503 7070-8147. Cargo terminal (ADIMEX): Carlos Granadino +503 2366-2328 [email protected]. Airport customs: Lic. Edgar Fagoaga +503 2339-9281 / +503 2339-9027, [email protected] / [email protected]. Operator: CEPA. ARFF CAT 9 (69 personnel, 10,500 gal water, 1,400 gal AFFF). MRO: AEROMAN (MRO Holdings). Flight training requires approval MON-FRI 08:00-16:00 LT via [email protected]. IGA flights require ground handling contractor.

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Yes
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: Slots required. Airport capacity 8-10 movements per hour, typical 50 movements/day.

Customs

  • Open: 00:00
  • Close: 23:59
  • Phone: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: Customs H24. Cargo customs area: Mon-Fri 14:00-23:00 UTC, Sat 14:00-18:00 UTC.

Fees

  • Landing Fee: 6.50 USD per 1000 kg MTOW
  • Parking Fee: 3.50 USD per 1000 kg per hour
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: USD
  • Remarks: Landing permit may be required depending on FAR type (Part 91/135). Aircraft below 12,500 lbs exempt from COCESNA airspace fees.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: JET A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-04-04
  • Remarks: Turbosina (Jet A-1) available H24. Suppliers: Puma Energy (573,000 gal storage, 27 hydrants at 2,400 gal/min, 6 hydrant servicers + 6 refuellers) and Uno Aviacion (92,000 gal storage, 8 refuellers).

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Immigration H24. International airport, FAA Category 1 classification.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: No curfew — H24 operations. Noise abatement: not applicable (No se aplica — per eAIP AD 2.20). Daily bird activity (herons, egrets, hawks, parakeets); migration peaks April-May and October-November. Cat D/E aircraft have taxiway restrictions on RWY 07/25 exits. No taxiway F usage for Cat D/E between positions 4-15 when similar categories parked.

Alternates

MSSS

  • ICAO: MSSS
  • Name: Ilopango Intl
  • Distance (NM): 16.0
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Port of entry. Military and GA. Secondary San Salvador airport.

Airport Services

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Active NOTAMs

A1470/26 caution
Movement area restriction
ACFT STANDS NR1 AND NR2 INTL CARGO APN CLSD
2026-07-18 23:35:00 2026-08-08 05:59:00
V0201/26 caution
Instrument procedure change
[US DOD PROCEDURAL NOTAM] INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE NOT AUTHORIZED ILS OR LOC Y RWY 07
2026-07-10 00:00:00 2027-07-10 23:59:00
A1476/26 info
UNMANNED AIRCRAFT WILL TAKE PLACE
2026-07-20 16:00:00 2026-10-20 11:00:00
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Nearby Airports

MSCS Las Cachas Airport 8 NM MSLM Las Mesas Airport 8 NM MSSS Ilopango Intl 16 NM MSCD Ceiba Doblada Airport 30 NM MSPT El Platanar Airport 30 NM MSCR La Carrera Airport 32 NM MSES Espiritu Santo Airport 32 NM MSCM Corral De Mulas Airport 33 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at MSLP?
The tower frequency at El Salvador Intl, Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdamez is 118.0 MHz.
What fuel is available at MSLP?
El Salvador Intl, Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdamez offers JET A-1.
Is customs available at MSLP?
Yes, customs at El Salvador Intl, Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdamez is available from 00:00 to 23:59.
Does MSLP require slots or PPR?
Slots are required at El Salvador Intl, Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdamez.
Where is MSLP located?
El Salvador Intl, Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdamez (MSLP) is located in San Salvador, El Salvador.
What is the IATA code for MSLP?
The IATA code for El Salvador Intl, Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdamez is SAL.
How long is the runway at MSLP?
The main runway at El Salvador Intl, Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdamez (07/25) measures 10500 X 148.
Does MSLP have an ILS approach?
Yes, El Salvador Intl, Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdamez has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 07/25.
Is MSLP a port of entry?
Yes, El Salvador Intl, Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdamez is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.
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