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Ilopango International Airport (ILS)
Ilopango International Airport is an international airport serving San Salvador (San Salvador Department), El Salvador. Its IATA code is ILS and its ICAO code is MSSS. It has one runway, 2,240 m long.
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- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- ILS
- ICAO code
- MSSS
- City
- San Salvador
- Region / province
- San Salvador Department
- Country / territory
- El Salvador
- Category
- Medium-sized airport
- Coordinates
- 13.6995° N, 89.1199° W
- Elevation
- 618 m (2,027 ft)
- Time zone
- America/El Salvador (UTC-06:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,240 m (7,349 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 2,240 m7,349 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
16,199 km
Direct flight: ≈ 20 h 45 min
Hanoi (HAN)
15,804 km
Direct flight: ≈ 20 h 15 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
16,781 km
Direct flight: ≈ 21 h 30 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 119.500 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.900 MHz |
| Radio RDO | 127.050 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.300 MHz |
Air freight to and from Ilopango International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and San Salvador through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in El Salvador
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez | SAL | 29 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Ilopango International Airport?
The IATA code of Ilopango International Airport is ILS and its ICAO code is MSSS. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Ilopango International Airport located?
Ilopango International Airport is in San Salvador, San Salvador Department, El Salvador, at coordinates 13.6995° N, 89.1199° W and an elevation of 618 m (2,027 ft).
How far is Ilopango International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Ilopango International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 16,781 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 15,804 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 16,199 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 21 h 30 min.
How long is the runway at Ilopango International Airport?
The longest runway at Ilopango International Airport is 2,240 m (7,349 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Ilopango International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Ilopango International Airport (ILS) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.