Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

Regional Airport · El Salvador

MSSSILS

Ilopango International Airport

San Salvador, El Salvador

ICAO

MSSS

IATA

ILS

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

2,027 ft

Country

El Salvador

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at MSSS

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Ilopango International Airport (MSSS / ILS) in San Salvador, El Salvador, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

MSSS is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Overflight & Landing Permits – El Salvador

Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of El Salvador.

Applicable permit lead times for El Salvador are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for El Salvador are managed end-to-end.

Ground Handling at MSSS

Direct FBO and handler coordination at MSSS covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

Ilopango International Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 6.

Jet A1 Fuel at MSSS

Fuel on record at Ilopango International Airport: Jet fuel only. Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors.

Flight Planning & Dispatch to MSSS

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for MSSS: 13° 41′ 60″ N 89° 7′ 12″ W; elevation 2,027 ft; local time UTC-6.

Crew & Passenger Services in San Salvador

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into San Salvador.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at MSSS.

Cargo Operations at MSSS

Support for freighter operations into MSSS covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Field Information

Ilopango International Airport

Latitude
13° 41′ 60″ N
Longitude
89° 7′ 12″ W
ICAO code
MSSS
IATA code
ILS
Municipality
San Salvador
Timezone
UTC-6
Traffic
—
Fuel Type
Jet fuel only
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 6
Airport Category
—
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To ILS?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for MSSS.

Submit flight inquiry for MSSS

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – MSSS

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Ilopango International Airport?

The ICAO code is MSSS and the IATA code is ILS.

Is Jet A1 available at MSSS?

Yes. Fuel on record at Ilopango International Airport is Jet fuel only; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.

What is the fire category at MSSS?

Ilopango International Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 6.

What time zone does MSSS operate in?

Ilopango International Airport operates on UTC-6.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for MSSS?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for MSSS.