San Salvador International Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
ZSA
ICAO Code
MYSM
Airport Type
Large Airport
Class
Unknown

San Salvador Airport (San Salvador Island, Bahamas) is a small regional airfield serving Cockburn Town and nearby resorts. It handles scheduled island/regional flights and private charters rather than large international jet traffic. The facility is compact with a single passenger building and limited commercial facilities.

San Salvador International Airport
Elevation: 7 m
24.0630, -74.5232

Terminal Guide for San Salvador International Airport #

The airport operates from a single small terminal building handling arrivals and departures in the same facility; facilities are basic and designed for short-haul/regional services. There are no separate large concourse areas or numbered terminals to navigate.

Getting to and From San Salvador International Airport #

Ground transport is limited: the most common options are taxis, hotel/resort transfers, and private shuttles. There is no rail service. Taxis and prebooked transfers are the practical choice for reaching Cockburn Town and nearby resorts; many lodgings offer pickup on request. If you need public transport options, check locally on arrival as island schedules are sparse and seasonal.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at San Salvador International Airport #

Services at this small island airport are very limited: a basic arrivals area with a small shop or snack kiosk may be available, but food and retail choices are minimal. Wi‑Fi and charging outlets may not be reliably available - bring a power bank. There is no commercial lounge or extensive passenger services; accessibility is modest but ground staff can assist on request.

Hotels and Layovers at San Salvador International Airport #

San Salvador Island has a small number of guesthouses and resorts close to Cockburn Town and the main beaches; there is no large airport hotel at the airfield. For confirmed chain hotels check parent sites such as marriott.com or accor.com and search the island. For long layovers, plan to stay in Cockburn Town - transfers are short but services on the airfield are minimal.

Tips for San Salvador International Airport #

  • Taxis and prebooked transfers are the most reliable way to reach Cockburn Town; ask your hotel to confirm fares in advance.
  • Expect very limited food and services airside - bring snacks and any essential supplies.
  • If arriving on a small island flight, luggage handling can be informal; keep valuables with you and check fragile items on boarding.

Weather & Climate near San Salvador International Airport #

Climate

San Salvador International Airport's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 19°C to 32°C. Moderate rainfall (989 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 19 Good
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryMarchApril
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
18°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

84 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
19° 25°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
10.7h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).

88 Excellent

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
20° 26°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
11.2h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

88 Excellent

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
21° 27°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is warm with highs of 27°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).

88 Excellent

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
22° 27°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.6h daylight

May

May is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
24° 28°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

108 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.2h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (125 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
25° 30°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

125 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
13.5h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).

88 Excellent

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
25° 31°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

August

August is the hottest month, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Regular rainfall (84 mm).

76 Very Good

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
25° 32°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.9h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (101 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

78 Very Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
25° 31°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

October

October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (192 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
24° 29°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

192 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

November

November is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

80 Excellent

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
22° 28°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
7.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.2
UV Index
High
10.8h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
21° 27°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
10.5h daylight

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