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MSSS/ILS METAR & TAF Ilopango International Airport

San Salvador, San Salvador DepartmentElevation 2,027 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR59 min old
Ceiling and visibility OK.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
CAVOK
WIND
340@6
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
3,909 ft
+1,882 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 2300Z (5:00 PM local) · 59 min old

MSSS is currently VFR. Winds are from the north at 6 knots. Ceiling and visibility are OK (CAVOK).

WIND
340° at 6 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
CAVOK
Vis 10 km+, no cloud below 5,000 ft.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
27°C / 16°C
81°F / 61°F. 11°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.94 inHg
1013.9 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: CAVOK

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 2125Z (3:25 PM local) · valid to 0000Z (6:00 PM local)

MSSS forecast starts VFR at 00Z. Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

  • Maximum temperature 31°C expected at 1900Z on day 26.
  • Minimum temperature 21°C expected at 1100Z on day 26.
VFR
VFR
0000Z6:00 PM0448Z10:48 PM0936Z3:36 AM1424Z8:24 AM1912Z1:12 PM0000Z6:00 PM

Codes in this report: CAVOK 9999 FEW

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›No significant weather concerns in the current report.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind from 340° at 6 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling CAVOK. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW1533 340°340°6 kt340°340° 6340°
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Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.
WIND USED
340° at 6 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 336 kt headwind · 1 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
33
HEAD
6 kt
CROSS
1 kt R
BEST
15
HEAD
6 kt tail
CROSS
1 kt L
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

15/33
Dimensions
7,349 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
3,909 ft
Pressure altitude
2,007 ft
Field elevation
2,027 ft MSL
Temperature
27°C (81°F)
Dewpoint
16°C (61°F)
Altimeter
29.94 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
2331Z 5:31 PM
Sunrise
1149Z 5:49 AM
Loggable night
2353Z (5:53 PM local) → 1127Z (5:27 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2331Z (5:31 PM local) → 1149Z (5:49 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
0031Z (6:31 PM local) → 1049Z (4:49 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Ilopango International Airport is in San Salvador, San Salvador Department. Field elevation 2,027 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAMSSS / ILS
RegionSan Salvador Department
CountryEl Salvador
Coordinates13.6995, -89.1199
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

119.5
APP
APP
121.9
GND
GND
127.05
RDO
RDO
118.3
TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

MSLP El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez
16 NM S
VFR
MHLE La Esperanza Airport
66 NM NE
VFR
MHPR Palmerola International Airport
96 NM NE
VFR
MGGT La Aurora International Airport
98 NM NW
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗MSSS on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does MSSS have a METAR?
Yes. MSSS has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does MSSS have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for MSSS; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at MSSS?
MSSS sits at 2,027 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for MSSS?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.