Large airport · San Salvador (San Luis Talpa), El Salvador
El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez
It is classified as category 1 by the Federal Aviation Administration of the United States (FAA) and is certified by the Civil Aviation Authority (AAC), the first airport on the isthmus to achieve these certifications. Its IATA code is SAL. Its ICAO code is MSLP. It has 1 runway, longest 10,500 ft (ASP). Elevation 101 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | San Salvador (San Luis Talpa), El Salvador |
|---|---|
| IATA code | SAL |
| ICAO code | MSLP |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 10,500 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 101 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 13.4445° N, 89.0558° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez is known for
It is classified as category 1 by the Federal Aviation Administration of the United States (FAA) and is certified by the Civil Aviation Authority (AAC), the first airport on the isthmus to achieve these certifications.
Official website: https://elsalvadorairport.com — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Joya de Cerén · El Salvador · 33.3 miles away
- Santa Ana Cathedral · El Salvador · 50.7 miles away
- Tazumal · El Salvador · 55.6 miles away
- Copán Ruins · Honduras · 96.4 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Los Volcanes National Park · El Salvador · 46.4 miles away
- El Imposible National Park · El Salvador · 66.5 miles away
- Montecristo National Park · El Salvador · 68.5 miles away
- Montecristo Trifinio National Park · Honduras · 71.0 miles away
- Celaque National Park · Honduras · 78.9 miles away
- La Tigra National Park · Honduras · 143.9 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Ilopango International Airport
18.1 miles awayErandique Airport
68.6 miles awayLa Esperanza Airport
83.1 miles awayCelaque Gracias Airport
83.9 miles awayChiquimula Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez?
It is classified as category 1 by the Federal Aviation Administration of the United States (FAA) and is certified by the Civil Aviation Authority (AAC), the first airport on the isthmus to achieve these certifications.
What is the airport code for El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez?
El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez — its IATA code is SAL and its ICAO code is MSLP.
Where is El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez located?
El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez serves San Salvador (San Luis Talpa), El Salvador. Its coordinates are 13.4445° N, 89.0558° W.
How high is El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez?
El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez sits at 101 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#4820
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Salvador_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.