El Salvador: Airport operation disruptions possible at Saint Romero Airport (SAL) near San Salvador late May 7 after emergency landing

Event

Disruptions to flight operations are possible at Saint Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdamez Airport (SAL) near San Salvador as of late May 7 after an El Salvadorean military plane made an emergency landing earlier in the evening. There are no immediate reports of casualties. Several planes were reportedly rerouted to alternate airports, although some flight operations are currently ongoing at SAL.

Disruptions to operations at SAL, including delays, cancellations, and re-routings remain likely in the coming hours as authorities respond to the incident and airlines clear backlogs from delays.

Saint Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdamez Airport (SAL) is approximately 33 km (20 miles) south by south-east of San Salvador.

Advice

Confirm flights. Do not check out of your hotel until your flight has been confirmed. Plan for delays.