country guide
Flying in El Salvador: a pilot's guide
A pilot's reference for flying in El Salvador: the civil aviation authority (the national civil aviation authority), licensing and where to find 29 airports and the surrounding airspace.
Flying in El Salvador
El Salvador has 29 airports and airfields in our database, of which 2 have scheduled airline service. Civil aviation is overseen by the national civil aviation authority.
Licensing & regulations
Pilot licences, ratings, medicals and currency are issued and regulated by the national civil aviation authority; confirm current requirements with the official authority.
Major airports
- El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez
- Ilopango International Airport
- Barillas Airport
- Casas Nuevas Airport
- Ceiba Doblada Airport
- Corral De Mulas Airport
Browse all 29 El Salvador airports and the airspace around them.
Reference and flight-planning context only — not for navigation. Licensing, airspace and entry rules change; always confirm with the national civil aviation authority and the current AIP before you fly.
El Salvador aviation by the numbers
29 airfields on record (2 with scheduled service), 4 navaids.
Airfields by type
- Small airport25
- Closed2
- Large airport1
- Medium airport1
Longest runways
Counts computed from The Pilots Desk reference data (OurAirports, FAA, OpenAIP).
For reference and training only — verify current requirements with the official authority. Last reviewed June 16, 2026.