Medium airport · San Salvador, El Salvador
Ilopango International Airport
Ilopango International Airport is a medium airport serving San Salvador, El Salvador. Its IATA code is ILS. Its ICAO code is MSSS. It has 1 runway, longest 7,349 ft (ASP). Elevation 2,027 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | San Salvador, El Salvador |
|---|---|
| IATA code | ILS |
| ICAO code | MSSS |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 7,349 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 2,027 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 13.6995° N, 89.1199° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
Ilopango International Airport (IATA: ILS, ICAO: MSSS) is an airport located on the eastern part of the city of San Salvador, El Salvador, once serving the city as its international airport until 1980 when it was replaced by the larger and more modern El Salvador International Airport, located about 50 km south of the city.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Ilopango International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Joya de Cerén · El Salvador · 18.2 miles away
- Santa Ana Cathedral · El Salvador · 35.6 miles away
- Tazumal · El Salvador · 41.9 miles away
- Copán Ruins · Honduras · 78.6 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Ilopango International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Los Volcanes National Park · El Salvador · 34.9 miles away
- Montecristo National Park · El Salvador · 50.5 miles away
- Montecristo Trifinio National Park · Honduras · 52.9 miles away
- El Imposible National Park · El Salvador · 57.1 miles away
- Celaque National Park · Honduras · 64.0 miles away
- Cusuco National Park · Honduras · 139.6 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez
18.1 miles awayErandique Airport
58.9 miles awayCelaque Gracias Airport
69.9 miles awayLa Esperanza Airport
75.4 miles awayChiquimula Airport
82.7 miles awayMore airports in El Salvador
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Ilopango International Airport?
Ilopango International Airport — its IATA code is ILS and its ICAO code is MSSS.
Where is Ilopango International Airport located?
Ilopango International Airport serves San Salvador, El Salvador. Its coordinates are 13.6995° N, 89.1199° W.
What is the history of Ilopango International Airport?
Ilopango International Airport (IATA: ILS, ICAO: MSSS) is an airport located on the eastern part of the city of San Salvador, El Salvador, once serving the city as its international airport until 1980 when it was replaced by the larger and more modern El Salvador International Airport, located about 50 km south of the city.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#4821
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ilopango_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.