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Small airport

El Platanar Airport

ICAO MSPT🇸🇻 Suchitoto
Coordinates
13.9453°N, 89.0628°W
Elevation
1,354 ft (413 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
SV-CU
Time zone
El Salvador(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
0.6° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:24
Sunrise
05:45
Sunset
18:11
Civil dusk
18:33

About 12h 26m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About El Platanar Airport

El Platanar Airport is an airport serving the town of El Platanar in San Miguel Department, El Salvador. The runway is 1 kilometre (0.6 mi) northwest of the city.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from El Platanar Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for El Platanar Airport?

The ICAO code for El Platanar Airport is MSPT.

Where is El Platanar Airport located?

El Platanar Airport is small airport located in Suchitoto, El Salvador, at an elevation of 1,354 ft (413 m).

What time zone is El Platanar Airport in?

El Platanar Airport is in the America/El Salvador time zone (UTC-06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at El Platanar Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at El Platanar Airport is approximately 0.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near El Platanar Airport?

The nearest airport to El Platanar Airport is La Cabaña Airport (MSLC), about 8.1 nm to the wnw, followed by Ilopango International Airport and Rio Sucio Highway Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. El Platanar Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.