Monsenor Oscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport (MSLP)

San Salvador, El Salvador · Latin America

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

MSLP

IATA

SAL

City

San Salvador

Country

El Salvador

Region

Latin America

Elevation

101 ft

Runways

1 runway

Coordinates

13.4409, -89.0557

Overview

Salvadoran capital airport on the Pacific coast volcanic plain. Avianca hub for Central America.

Current Weather at MSLP

Pilots flying into or out of Monsenor Oscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Monsenor Oscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for MSLP. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for MSLP. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near San Salvador. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Monsenor Oscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at Monsenor Oscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like MSLP include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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