MYSM · ZSA

San Salvador International Airport

San Salvador, San SalvadorElevation 24 ftLarge airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 8,000 ft

10/28
Dimensions
8,000 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt
Edge lights
MED
RWY 1095°T
Landing length (LDA)8,000 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA8,000 / 8,000 / 8,200 ft
Approach lightsSALS
VGSIPAPI (P4R)
RWY 28275°T
Landing length (LDA)8,000 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA8,000 / 8,000 / 8,760 ft
VGSIVASI (V2L)

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

San Salvador International Airport is in San Salvador, San Salvador. Field elevation 24 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerDEPARTMENT OF CIVIL AVIATION
Manager phone1-242-331-2202
AttendedALL MON-FRI, 1400–2200Z++ UTC-5(-4DT)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAMYSM / ZSA
Center (ARTCC)MIAMI
Flight service (AFSS)MIAMI
RegionSan Salvador
CountryBahamas
Coordinates24.0630, -74.5232
SERVICES & LIGHTING
FuelJet A
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSunset to sunrise
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES

Communications

124.6
NASSAU RDO
RDO
122.8
UNICOM
UNIC
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM

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

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

CUSTOMS AND IMMIGRATION ALL MONTHS ALL DAYS 1400-2200Z++ UTC-5(-4DT). OTR HR ON REQ.
NASSAU FLT SVC FOR LCL INFO 1-242-377-7116/2006; EMERG 1-242-377-2040.
FIREFIGHT EQUIP: T-1500 OSHKOSH, 1,500 GALS WATER, 500 GALS FOAM, 200 LBS DRY CHEM & T-1500 QUALITY, 1,500 GALS WATER, 500 GALS FOAM, 200 LBS DRY CHEM.
FOREIGN CIV GOVT. LNDG FEES AND DIPLOMATIC CLNC MAY BE RQR.
CALL 1-242-331-2125.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does MYSM have a METAR?
Yes. MYSM is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does MYSM have a TAF?
When MYSM issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at MYSM?
MYSM sits at 24 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for MYSM?
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