Ilopango was one of the largest and busiest airports in Central America. During the civil war, due to its location, it was targeted for bombing by guerrillas. It ended its international flight service in January 1980, with the construction of the larger, more modern Comalapa International. Currently, there is a plan involving modernization and enlargement of the airport to accommodate modern aircraft. In 2001, the administration of the airport passed from the military to the Comisión Ejecutiva Portuaria Autónoma (CEPA), which is in charge of planning the modernization project. Comisión Ejecutiva Portuaria Autónoma CEPA El Salvador CEPA; Institución salvadoreña de carácter autónomo que provee servicios de logística por medio de la administración de aeropuertos, puertos y ferrocarriles en El Salvador.