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El Salvador Intl, Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdamez

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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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 8/10
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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: N/A
  • 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: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 18/36

  • Designation: 18/36
  • Dimensions: 2625 X 75
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: NULL
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.000 MHz
  • Ground: 121.700 MHz
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 127.600 MHz

Operation Hours

  • Open: N/A
  • Close: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: $6.50 per 1,000 kg MTOW
  • Parking Fee: $3.50 per 1,000 kg per hour
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: USD
  • Remarks: Standard airport fees apply at MSLP.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Standard Jet A-1 available at MSLP.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Primary international port of entry. Full FIS. Avianca hub.

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: Main gateway. Located in Comalapa south of San Salvador.

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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at MSLP?
The tower frequency at El Salvador Intl, Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdamez is 118 MHz.
What fuel is available at MSLP?
El Salvador Intl, Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdamez offers Jet A-1.