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Small airport

El Papalon Airport

ICAO MSSM🇸🇻 San Miguel
Coordinates
13.4441°N, 88.1270°W
Elevation
283 ft (86 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
SV-SM
Time zone
El Salvador(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
1° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:11
Sunrise
05:34
Sunset
18:24
Civil dusk
18:47

About 12h 51m 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 Papalon Airport

El Papalón Airport is an airport serving the city of San Miguel in San Miguel Department, El Salvador. The runway is 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) southeast of the city, alongside the Pan American Highway.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for El Papalon Airport?

The ICAO code for El Papalon Airport is MSSM.

Where is El Papalon Airport located?

El Papalon Airport is small airport located in San Miguel, El Salvador, at an elevation of 283 ft (86 m).

What time zone is El Papalon Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at El Papalon Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at El Papalon Airport is approximately 1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near El Papalon Airport?

The nearest airport to El Papalon Airport is La Aramuaca Airport (MSAC), about 0.5 nm to the ene, followed by Los Comandos Airport and San Ramon Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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