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MSSS
Ilopango International Airport · San Salvador
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
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)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
15/33 · 7,349 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Ilopango International Airport (MSSS), located in San Salvador, El Salvador. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 2,027 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Ilopango International Airport
ICAO / IATA
MSSS / ILS
Municipality
San Salvador
Country
Region
SV-SS — San Salvador Department
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
2,027 ft
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Runway 15 / 33
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,349 ft / 2,240 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 153.5° / 333.5°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 153.5° / 333.5°
RWY 15 (153.5°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 33 (333.5°)
No ILS / Visual Only
APP APP
119.50 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
RDO RDO
127.05 MHz
TWR TWR
118.30 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026