Military Air Bases and Airfields

This page gives details of the air bases and airfields which were used by the El Salvador Air Force. San Miguel, Ahuachapan, Sonsonate, Zacatecoluca, San Vicente, Chalatenango and Usulután are secondary airfields, which were used temporarily.

San Francisco Gotera / Base Aérea Los Comandos (ICAO code: n/a)
No information available.
Runway data: Rwy 01/19, Size: 1000 m (3280 ft) x 15 m (50 ft), Elev: 280m (919 ft).

San Salvador / Ilopango IAP/ Base Aérea Ilopango (ICAO code: MSSS)
The airbase became operational in 1922. Most of the transport and helicopter fleet are currently based here.
Runway data: Rwy 15/33, Size: 2240 m (7349 ft) x 45 m (148 ft), Elev: 616m (2021 ft).

San Salvador / Cuscatlan IAP / Base Aérea Comalapa (ICAO code: MSLP)
The airbase became operational in 1988. All combat aircraft are currently based here.

Runway data: Rwy 07/25, Size: 3200 m (10500 ft) x 45 m (148 ft), Elev: 31m (101 ft).

Runway data: Rwy 18/36, Size: 800 m (2625 ft) x 23 m (75 ft), Elev: 31m (101 ft).

Tamarindo / Base Aérea Tamarindo (ICAO code: n/a)
No information available.

Runway data: Rwy 15/33, Size: 1341 m (4400 ft) x 23 m (75 ft), Elev: 3m (10 ft).