Battle of Ilopango Airport (1982)

Battle of Ilopango Airport (Armed Forces of El Salvador vs Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front) took place in 1982 during the Salvadoran Civil War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1982
• Date: 1982-01-27
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: the Salvadoran Civil War
• Side A: Armed Forces of El Salvador
• Side B: Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front
• Commanders (A): Unknown
• Commanders (B): Alejandro Montenegro
• Casualties: 6 helicopters destroyed 8 aircraft destroyed (Armed Forces of El Salvador)
• Outcome: FMLN victory
• Coordinates: 13.692°, -89.126°

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