The El Salvador International Airport “San Óscar Arnulfo Romero” has set a new historic milestone, welcoming its 5 millionth passenger in 2024, according to the Autonomous Executive Port Commission (CEPA).
CEPA reports that, so far this year, over 2 million passengers have departed from the airport, another 2 million have arrived, and nearly 1 million were in transit or connected through the hub.
“Today more than ever, El Salvador is closer to the world,” CEPA stated in a video shared on its social media channels.
As the year-end holidays approach, CEPA President Federico Anliker expects the airport to handle around 17,000 passengers daily. Similarly, Ricardo Cucalón, Director General of Migration and Immigration, anticipates over 1 million entries and exits during this period.
CEPA also highlighted a surge in air cargo activity, with over 33.2 million kilograms of imports and exports moved through the airport’s cargo terminal from January 1 to December 8. This marks a 21% increase compared to 2023.
Passenger flight operations have also seen significant growth, with over 43,100 flights handled during the same period—an 11% rise from the previous year.
This record-breaking year underscores the airport’s pivotal role in connecting El Salvador to the world while boosting the nation’s economic and tourism sectors.