SAL
Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport
San Salvador · El SalvadorICAO MSLP
Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport (SAL) is an airport serving San Salvador, El Salvador, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 13° 26' 27.2" N, 89° 3' 20.5" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 101 feet (31 meters) above sea level. With 32 direct destinations served by 12 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/El_Salvador (GMT-6).
Destinations
32
Airlines
12
Elevation ft
101/ 31m
America/El Salvador
GMT-6
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Airport Details
IATA Code
SAL
ICAO Code
MSLP
City
San Salvador
Country
El Salvador
Elevation
101 ft
Local Time
11:31 AM (GMT-6)
Coordinates
Latitude:13.4409°
Longitude:-89.0557°
Popular Routes from SAL
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFW | Dallas-Fort Worth, United States | 1,431 mi | 3h 22m | medium-haul | 359 kg | View |
| MIA | Miami, United States | 1,023 mi | 2h 36m | medium-haul | 257 kg | View |
| IAH | Houston, United States | 1,207 mi | 2h 57m | medium-haul | 303 kg | View |
| JFK | New York, United States | 2,089 mi | 4h 37m | medium-haul | 524 kg | View |
| LAX | Los Angeles, United States | 2,319 mi | 5h 4m | medium-haul | 560 kg | View |
| SFO | San Francisco, United States | 2,640 mi | 5h 50m | long-haul | 637 kg | View |
| EWR | Newark, United States | 2,082 mi | 4h 36m | medium-haul | 523 kg | View |
| IAD | Washington, United States | 1,894 mi | 4h 15m | medium-haul | 475 kg | View |
| MAD | Madrid, Spain | 5,391 mi | 11h 2m | long-haul | 1301 kg | View |
| MCO | Orlando, United States | 1,145 mi | 2h 50m | medium-haul | 288 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at SAL
12 active airlines serving Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport.
AeroMéxico
AMMexico
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia
AVAVIANCA
British Airways
BAUnited Kingdom
Copa Airlines
CMPanama
Delta Air Lines
DLUnited States
Grupo TACA
TACosta Rica
Iberia Airlines
IBSpain
LACSA
LRCosta Rica
Spirit Airlines
NKUnited States
US Airways
USUnited States
United Airlines
UAUnited States
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toncontín International Airport | TGU | Tegucigalpa | Honduras | 210 km |
| La Aurora Airport | GUA | Guatemala City | Guatemala | 203 km |
| Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport | SAP | San Pedro Sula | Honduras | 254 km |
| Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport | MGA | Managua | Nicaragua | 345 km |
| Mundo Maya International Airport | FRS | Flores | Guatemala | 394 km |
| Goloson International Airport | LCE | La Ceiba | Honduras | 348 km |
| Tapachula International Airport | TAP | Tapachula | Mexico | 388 km |
| Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport | BZE | Belize City | Belize | 461 km |
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 13° 26' 27.2" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 89° 3' 20.5" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 13.440900
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -89.055702
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/El_Salvador
- UTC Offset
- GMT-6
- Current Local Time
- 11:31 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 101 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 31 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport?
The IATA code for Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport is SAL, and its ICAO code is MSLP. The airport is located in San Salvador, El Salvador.
How many destinations can you fly to from SAL?
There are 32 direct destinations available from Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport (SAL) in San Salvador, El Salvador.
What airlines fly from SAL?
There are 12 airlines operating from SAL, including AeroMéxico, American Airlines, Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia, British Airways, Copa Airlines, and more.
What timezone is Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport in?
Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport is in the America/El_Salvador timezone (GMT-6). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport?
Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport sits at an elevation of 101 feet (31 meters) above sea level.
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