Ilopango International Airport

MSSS / ILS

San Salvador, SV

Last Updated
Mar 4, 20:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
20:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
33°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
6 kt
350°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MSSS 042000Z 35006KT 250V070 9999 SCT027 33/15 Q1012 A2990 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,027 ft
SCT 2,700 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,727 ft AMSL
QNH
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
945 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,027 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,035 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 4,681 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +22.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF MSSS 041537Z 0418/0518 16006KT 9999 FEW047 TX34/0420Z TN21/0511Z TEMPO 0504/0508 35005KT 9999 SCT060 FM050800 34009KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:11Z BASE
+0h
VFR 160° 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
04:00Z TEMPO
+7h
VFR 350° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
08:00Z FM050800
+11h
VFR 340° 9 kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SSS
15
33 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 33
7,349 ft 148 ft ASP 153°
5.6 kt 2.1 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MSSS

2,103 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
93%
MVFR
4.8%
IFR
1.3%
LIFR
0.9%

Ilopango International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 93% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7 knots. Temperatures typically range between 14°C and 34°C with an average of 25.8°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, February, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 17 kt
Calm Winds: 0.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
49.6%
NE
2.7%
E
3.1%
SE
8.1%
S
18%
SW
0.7%
W
0.5%
NW
16.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.8°C
Range: 14°C to 34°C
14°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.1%

Best Months for VFR

March February January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.1 kt

Statistics computed from 2,103 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ilopango International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MSSS
IATA Code: ILS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,027 ft MSL

Location

City: San Salvador
Country: SV
Latitude: 13.699500°
Longitude: -89.119904°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 7,349 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Ilopango International Airport

Overview

Ilopango International Airport serves San Salvador, El Salvador, situated at an elevation of 2027 ft MSL. The medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure in a Central American urban setting, supporting regional transportation needs with its 7349-foot asphalted runway 15/33.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Ilopango are predominantly VFR, with 91.1% of observations supporting visual flight rules. The airport experiences consistent temperatures averaging 25.8°C, with a range from 17°C to 34°C. Wind patterns are northerly (0°) with an average speed of 6.6 knots, rarely exceeding 16 knots.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical position near San Salvador introduces potential terrain considerations for pilots. Its elevation of 2027 ft MSL suggests potential density altitude effects, particularly during warmer months. The consistent wind profile indicates minimal turbulence risk during standard operations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 15/33 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and minimal average crosswind of 1.9 knots. Pilots can expect optimal VFR conditions, particularly during January, November, and December. Visibility consistently averages 10 statute miles, with negligible instances of restricted visibility.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.