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Ilopango Intl (MSSS) — San Salvador, El Salvador

At a glance

Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
Jet A-1
Tower
118.3
Runways
15/33
Elevation
2,027 ft

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 7/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: MSSS
  • Name: Ilopango Intl
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 13.6995
  • Longitude: -89.119904
  • Elevation: 2027 ft
  • Country: El Salvador
  • Municipality: San Salvador
  • IATA Code: N/A
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/El_Salvador
  • Distance from City: 7.7 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 15/33

  • Designation: 15/33
  • Dimensions: 7349 X 148
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: RNAV (GPS), VOR, Visual
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.300 MHz
  • Ground: 121.900 MHz
  • Operations: 119.500 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • 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: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: $4.00 per 1,000 kg MTOW
  • Parking Fee: $2.00 per 1,000 kg per hour
  • Handling Mandatory: No
  • Currency: USD
  • Remarks: Standard airport fees apply at MSSS.

Fuel Information

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

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • APIS Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Port of entry. Military and GA. Secondary San Salvador airport.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: N/A
  • Remarks: Former main airport. Now military/GA.

Alternates

MSLP

  • ICAO: MSLP
  • Name: El Salvador Intl, Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdamez
  • Distance (NM): 16.0
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Immigration H24. International airport, FAA Category 1 classification.

MGGT

  • ICAO: MGGT
  • Name: La Aurora Intl
  • Distance (NM): 97.6
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: APIS required to Guatemalan immigration (DGME). Immigration and customs at terminal. General declaration required. Tourist card for most nationalities.

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Active NOTAMs

A2056/26
caution Upcoming
Instrument procedure change
TRIGGER NOTAM-PERM EL SALVADOR AIRAC EAIP AMDT 17/26 WEF 29 OCT 2026 AFFECTED PART AD 2.24 MSSS IAC RNP RWY 15/33, STAR RNAV RWY 15/33
2026-10-29 00:00 UTC 2026-11-11 23:59 UTC
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at MSSS?
The tower frequency at Ilopango Intl is 118.3 MHz.
What fuel is available at MSSS?
Ilopango Intl offers Jet A-1.
Where is MSSS located?
Ilopango Intl (MSSS) is located in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Is MSSS a port of entry?
Yes, Ilopango Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.