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Ilopango International Airport · San Salvador

Key Facts

Technical summary and operational standards.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
2,027 ft / 618 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.30 MHz (TWR)
Runway Summary
15/337,349 ftAsphaltLIGHTED

Mission Briefing & Tools

Direct calculators and pre-filled resources for this airport.

TOD CALC
Plan Descent
CROSSWIND
Check Limits
VDP CALC
Visual Point
CONVERTER
QNH / Fuel
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Briefing for Ilopango International Airport (MSSS), El Salvador. This facility features 1 active runways with an elevation of 2,027 ft. This field primarily supports visual approach procedures.Maintain a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft for altimeter reset.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Ilopango International Airport
ICAO / IATA
MSSS / ILS
Municipality
San Salvador
Country
Region
SV-SS
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and verified landing frequencies.

Runway 15 / 33
LIGHTED
Length: 7,349 ft / 2,240 m
Surface: Asphalt
Heading: 153.5° / 333.5°
RWY 15
No ILS
RWY 33
No ILS

Communication Frequencies

ATC and advisory channels.

APP APP
119.50 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
RDO RDO
127.05 MHz
TWR TWR
118.30 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternatives in the vicinity.

MSLP ILS
Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport
30 km
MHSC ILS
Palmerola International Airport / José Enrique Soto Cano Air Base
179 km
MGGT ILS
La Aurora Airport
181 km
MGSJ
San José Airport
187 km
MHTG ILS
Toncontín International Airport
209 km

Data Source: OurAirports · Technical Briefing Jan 2026
ILS Data Source: AIP / FAA NASR Cycle Verified