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San Salvador International Airport

IATA ZSAICAO MYSM🇧🇸 San Salvador
Coordinates
24.0630°N, 74.5232°W
Elevation
24 ft (7 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
BS-SS
Time zone
Nassau(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
10.3° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:16
Sunrise
06:40
Sunset
19:21
Civil dusk
19:44

About 12h 41m 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 San Salvador International Airport

San Salvador Airport, also known as Cockburn Town Airport, is an airport in San Salvador, Bahamas.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

San Salvador International Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: MYNN.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 288,000 ft / 2,438 m150 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
RDONASSAU RDO124.600 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.800 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (3)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: E (from about 90°), on 22% of observations, averaging 8 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan90%696 ft
Feb90%758 ft
Mar90%857 ft
Apr89%1,045 ft
May85%1,258 ft
Jun89%1,409 ft
Jul89%1,483 ft
Aug89%1,545 ft
Sep91%1,557 ft
Oct90%1,418 ft
Nov92%1,131 ft
Dec89%835 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~6961,557 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from San Salvador International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for San Salvador International Airport?

The ICAO code for San Salvador International Airport is MYSM, and its IATA code is ZSA.

Where is San Salvador International Airport located?

San Salvador International Airport is large airport located in San Salvador, Bahamas, at an elevation of 24 ft (7 m).

How many runways does San Salvador International Airport have?

San Salvador International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 8,000 ft / 2,438 m.

Which airlines fly to San Salvador International Airport?

Airlines historically serving San Salvador International Airport include Aeroper, Air Canada, Bahamasair, Spirit Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from San Salvador International Airport?

Historical data lists 3 nonstop destinations from San Salvador International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is San Salvador International Airport in?

San Salvador International Airport is in the America/Nassau time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at San Salvador International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at San Salvador International Airport is approximately 10.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near San Salvador International Airport?

The nearest airport to San Salvador International Airport is Rum Cay International Airport (RCY), about 28.5 nm to the sw, followed by Stella Maris Airport and Cape Santa Maria Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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