Ilopango International Airport (ILS): Codes, Runways & Location
Ilopango International Airport (IATA: ILS · ICAO: MSSS) is a medium-sized airport serving San Salvador, El Salvador. It lies at 13.6995° N, 89.1199° W, 2027 ft (618 m) above sea level.
Overview of Ilopango International Airport
Ilopango International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of San Salvador in El Salvador. It is identified by the IATA code ILS and the ICAO code MSSS. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Ilopango International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2240 m (7349 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 2027 ft (618 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) about 29 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,240 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ilopango International Airport
Where is Ilopango International Airport located?
Ilopango International Airport is located in San Salvador, El Salvador. Its coordinates are 13.6995° N, 89.1199° W.
What is the airport code for Ilopango International Airport?
Ilopango International Airport has an IATA code of ILS and an ICAO code of MSSS.
How long is the runway at Ilopango International Airport?
Ilopango International Airport's longest runway is about 2240 m (7349 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Ilopango International Airport have?
Ilopango International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Ilopango International Airport a major airport?
Ilopango International Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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