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Airports in El Salvador
El Salvador has 27 airports and airfields, including 1 large and 1 medium-sized airports; 2 have scheduled passenger flights. The capital, San Salvador, is served by El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) and Ilopango International Airport (ILS).
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List of airports in El Salvador
| Airport | City | IATA | ICAO | Type | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez Meet & Greet → | San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) | SAL | MSLP | Large airport | 101 ft |
| Ilopango International Airport | San Salvador | ILS | MSSS | Medium airport | 2,027 ft |
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Airports with scheduled service, an IATA code or of medium/large size. Data: OurAirports (public domain).
El Salvador has 27 airports and airfields in the OurAirports database — #140 of 247 countries and territories by total number. Only a small part of them serve airline passengers: 1 large airport, 1 medium-sized airport and 2 airports with scheduled flights; the remaining 25 are small airstrips and seaplane bases used for private and general aviation.
Main international airports in El Salvador
The main international gateways are El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) in San Salvador (San Luis Talpa). The capital, San Salvador, is served by El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) and Ilopango International Airport (ILS).
Domestic flights and regional airports
Scheduled flights reach 2 cities across El Salvador, with 1 regional airport linking smaller towns to the main hubs. The highest airport is Ilopango International Airport (ILS) at 2,027 ft (618 m) above sea level.
Airport services and alternatives
At 1 airport in El Salvador — SAL — you can book Meet & Greet, lounge access or private transfers online. Among its neighbours, Honduras (8 large/medium airports) and Guatemala (7 large/medium airports) — useful if a cross-border airport is closer or cheaper. To find the closest airport to a specific town, use the nearest airport finder for El Salvador.
Airports in Honduras — 8 large & medium
Airports in Guatemala — 7 large & medium