The International Airport of El Salvador, located in the town of San Luis Talpa, La Paz, received an international certification from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), after an investment of $8 million and a process of four years and two extensions. The document credits the Salvadoran airport terminal with compliance with all safety regulations issued under the Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), on fire c. Airport typeMilitary/PublicOperatorAutonomous Port Executive Commission (CEPA)Serves, LocationOverviewEl Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (: Aeropuerto Internacional de El Salvador San Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez), (: SAL, : MSLP ), previously. The airport was built in the late 1970s to replace its predecessor,, which is now used for regional,,, and charter aviation. The airport was built on the initiative an. Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez International Airport serves as the main for TACA Airlines, now Avianca El Salvador, and. The cargo terminal, located a few dozen meters west of the. The airport's modern facilities include, fast food and full-service restaurants, bars, air conditioned areas, tourist facilities, car rental, and spacious waiting rooms. There is space for 14 airplanes i.