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

At a glance

Operating hours: Open 24h
Customs: Available 24h
Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: JET A-1
Tower: 118.0
Runways: 07/25, 18/36
Elevation: 101 ft

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Runways 4/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 2/2

Additional Info 10/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-04

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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
APIS 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.

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Active NOTAMs

A2239/26

caution

Movement area restriction

ACFT STAND NR 04 INTL PAX APN CLSD

2026-10-24 01:00 UTC 2026-11-13 18:00 UTC

A2182/26

info

UNMANNED AIRCRAFT WILL TAKE PLACE

2026-10-19 03:30 UTC 2027-01-18 22:00 UTC

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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.
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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