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El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez

IATA SALICAO MSLP🇸🇻 San Salvador (San Luis Talpa)
Coordinates
13.4445°N, 89.0558°W
Elevation
101 ft (31 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
SV-PA
Time zone
El Salvador(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
0.5° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:14
Sunrise
05:37
Sunset
18:28
Civil dusk
18:51

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 Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez

El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez

El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez, , previously known as Comalapa International Airport and as Comalapa Air Base to the military, is a joint-use civilian and military airport that serves San Salvador, El Salvador. It is located in the south central area of the country, in the city of San Luis Talpa, Department of La Paz, and occupies a triangle of 2,519.8 acres (1,019.7 ha), bordered by the Pacific Ocean on the south and the Jiboa River on the east, with the coastal highway to the northwest. It is close to sea level allowing aircraft to operate efficiently at maximum capacity. It is connected to the capital of San Salvador, El Salvador, by a four-lane motorway, with 42 kilometres (26 mi) travel in an average time of 30 minutes.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
07 / 2510,500 ft / 3,200 m148 ftAspLightedOpen
18 / 362,625 ft / 800 m75 ftAspUnlitClosed

Radio frequencies (6)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP119.900 MHz
ATISATIS127.600 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL121.250 MHz
GNDGND121.700 MHz
RDORDO126.900 MHz
TWRTWR118.000 MHz

Services & operations

Services
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El Salvador International Airport (IATA: SAL | ICAO: MSLP) is located in Comalapa, El Salvador and is the 3rd busiest airport in Central America.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (32)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez.

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🇸🇻 More airports in El Salvador📘 Flying in El Salvador: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez?

The ICAO code for El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez is MSLP, and its IATA code is SAL.

Where is El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez located?

El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez is large airport located in San Salvador (San Luis Talpa), El Salvador, at an elevation of 101 ft (31 m).

How many runways does El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez have?

El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez has 2 runways, the longest being 10,500 ft / 3,200 m.

Which airlines fly to El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez?

Airlines historically serving El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez include AeroMéxico, American Airlines, Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia, British Airways, Copa Airlines, Delta Air Lines, among 12 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez?

Historical data lists 32 nonstop destinations from El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez in?

El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez is in the America/El Salvador time zone (UTC-06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez?

The magnetic variation (declination) at El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez is approximately 0.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez?

The nearest airport to El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez is Las Cachas Airport (SV-0002), about 8 nm to the w, followed by Las Mesas Airport and Ilopango International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.