Ilopango
Ilopango International Airport, identified as ILS and MSSS, is a medium airport serving San Salvador, the capital of El Salvador. Set at an elevation of 2,027 feet (618 m), it sits on higher ground than many coastal Central American airports, a detail travellers may notice in slightly different temperatures and visibility conditions. For visitors heading into the city, the airport is best understood as a practical gateway to the San Salvador area rather than a vast hub, making it easier to get oriented on arrival.
About Ilopango
Ilopango International Airport, identified as ILS and MSSS, is a medium airport serving San Salvador, the capital of El Salvador. Set at an elevation of 2,027 feet (618 m), it sits on higher ground than many coastal Central American airports, a detail travellers may notice in slightly different temperatures and visibility conditions. For visitors heading into the city, the airport is best understood as a practical gateway to the San Salvador area rather than a vast hub, making it easier to get oriented on arrival.
Overview
Ilopango International Airport, identified as ILS and MSSS, is a medium airport serving San Salvador, the capital of El Salvador. Set at an elevation of 2,027 feet (618 m), it sits on higher ground than many coastal Central American airports, a detail travellers may notice in slightly different temperatures and visibility conditions. For visitors heading into the city, the airport is best understood as a practical gateway to the San Salvador area rather than a vast hub, making it easier to get oriented on arrival.
What Travellers Should Know
- Official name: Ilopango International Airport
- Airport codes: IATA ILS, ICAO MSSS
- Serves: San Salvador, El Salvador
- Time zone: America/El_Salvador
- Airport type: medium airport
Runway And Operations
The airport has a single runway, 15/33, measuring 7,349 feet and surfaced in asphalt, with lighting available for operations in lower-light conditions. For travellers, that usually means an airfield designed for straightforward arrivals and departures rather than the complexity of multiple-runway mega-airports. Knowing the runway is lighted can also reassure passengers on evening flights, while the single-runway layout often makes the airfield feel more compact and easier to understand from the terminal side.
Why It Matters For Your Trip
For most visitors, the value of Ilopango International Airport is its direct connection to San Salvador and its role as a manageable arrival point in the metropolitan area. Because it operates in the America/El_Salvador time zone, it is wise to double-check local time when confirming pickups, hotel check-ins, or onward transport. If you prefer calmer airport environments over sprawling terminals, Ilopango can feel more approachable, especially when you want a simple start or finish to your journey.
Routes
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Nearby airports
Other airports in El Salvador
FAQ
Ilopango — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Ilopango is located in San Salvador, El Salvador (North America), at coordinates 13.690°, -89.130°.
- Its IATA code is ILS and its ICAO code is MSSS.
- Ilopango serves San Salvador, El Salvador. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Ilopango operates on America/El_Salvador local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Ilopango sits at latitude 13.690° and longitude -89.130°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from ILS. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for ILS is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from ILS on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 1 other airport in El Salvador. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.