2.2 Guatemala Aviation
Overview
Key airport information may also be found at: http://worldaerodata.com/
Guatemala has two (3) Airports with International category, the International Airport La Aurora –AILA–, the Mundo Maya International Airport –AIMM– and the International Airport Los Altos in Quetzaltenango. Most operations are carried out at the Airport International La Aurora -AILA-, serving around 300 daily operations between aviation commercial, military aviation and general aviation; commercial airline flights include direct routes with same-day arrival to more than ten countries, including the US, Mexico, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama. In Guatemala there are aviation and aerial work companies that offer flight services charter, regular passenger transport, aerial photography, aerial advertising, fumigation, mail, securities and cargo, as well as aircraft rental for personalized trips, among which are Guatemalan Air Transport –TAG–, Aero Ruta Maya, Tropic Air, Helicopters of Guatemala, among others.
The National Airport Network –RAN– is made up of by three international category airports and national or domestic category aerodromes.
The general aviation activity is private and is offered to through small private aircraft. Nevertheless general aviation is oriented to serve those areas of agro-industrial production, which by operating requirements or accessibility problems, uses small aircraft with a average load of ten quintals. At the national level, general aviation mainly provides services in the Pacific Coast in the Departments of Jutiapa, Santa Rosa, San Marcos, Retalhuleu, Quetzaltenango, Suchitepéquez and Escuintla.
The Ministry of Communication, Infrastructures and Housing, through the Civil Aeronautic General Direction (DGAC) is the civil aviation authority of Guatemala. DCAG is responsible for all traffic air control, airport administration, functioning and acquisition of all aircrafts in the country. Its headquarters is on the property of La Aurora International Airport in zone 13 of Guatemala City.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), according to figures from their economic area, as of May 2022, passenger traffic in the Americas showed a clear recovery. Both North America and Latin America and the Caribbean lead the recovery of the sector worldwide, with 90% and 84% of the volumes of 2019, respectively.
The Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil de Guatemala (DGAC) is aware that the country's aviation has been able to recover faster than previously believed, as the load and start-up of infrastructure in the interior increased, but acknowledges there are still some problems at i. e. La Aurora airport. This international airport serving Guatemala City, before the Covid pandemic, registered 44 flights a day; in September 2020 it restarted with 5 daily services and currently in 2022 between 35 and 55 services is operated per day.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), Central America, Cuba Ecuador and Venezuela representative stated on a recent analysis that the significant challenges for the growth of air transport in Guatemala are: the delay in infrastructure investments; the lack of a national civil aviation plan; the lack of clarity in the roles and responsibilities of airport authorities; and the updating of digital processes that facilitate the import and export of goods. IATA also recommends the separation of roles of regulator in matters of civil aviation and the airport operator. These two functions are currently performed by the General Directorate of Civil Aeronautics,
On the other side, the current Guatemalan government is firmly focused in the construction of a Cargo Airport, in the operative Escuintla Air Base San José, Escuintla. The plans are to create an industrial and commercial area on the south coast, which includes the airport as part of cargo logistics. In the short term, the Government will look for this to become the alternate airport of La Aurora, because when there is bad weather or some situation such as volcanic eruptions, operations have had to be closed and the planes have had to fly to other alternate airports such as El Salvador, Cancun, Mexico or San José, Costa Rica representing high expenses for airlines and all air operators.
Runway conditions
The DGAC stated that on 2022 the Guatemala Government has carried out the maintenance of all country's airports and airfields. Maintenance and marking was completed on all the tracks in the country, including the last ones in Cobán, Alta Verapaz; already in optimal conditions. In some cases the runway has been re asphalted, such as the one in Esquipulas, Chiquimula, which is already being used by domestic flights. Similar work was also done with the San Marcos runway.
The DGAC administrates two international airports and other national airports.
International Airports
- Aeropuerto Internacional La Aurora, Ciudad de Guatemala
- Aeropuerto Internacional Mundo Maya, Santa Elena, Peten
National Airports (*)
- Aeropuerto de Quetzaltenango, Quetzaltenango
- Aeropuerto de Puerto San Jose, Puerto San Jose
- Aeropuerto de Puerto Barrios, Puerto Barrios
- Aeropuerto de Sn Marcos, San Marcos
- Aeropuerto de Retalhuleu, Retalhuleu
- Aeropuerto de Coatepeque, Coatepeque
- Aeropuerto de Huehuetenango, Huehuetenango
(*) non limited list
For more information on government agency and airport company contact information, please see the following links: 4.1 Government Contact List and 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List .
Procedures for Foreign Registered Aircraft
International flight from and to Guatemala are subject to the Annex 9 of the convention on International Civil Aviation. The commercial transport aircraft operating in Guatemala must comply with the RAC OPS 1 (K, B and L)
For non-regular flights, landing authorization must be previously obtained to the DGA. The request (Form AMDT 01-09 AIS-GUATEMALA) must be sent in advanced to aisguate@gmail.com, aispublica@gmail.com or Fax +502 2260 6637 or +502 2260 6546 along with the following supporting documentation:
- Copy of the Aircraft Certificate (ID)
- Copy of the certificate of airworthiness
- Insurance certificate covering Guatemala territory and/or Central America with as a minimum requirement the third party coverage
- Air Operator’s Name
- Reason for request
- Route and schedule
- Pilot license, certificate of validity (if applies), Medical certificate
Once landed the documents must be presented at the AIS-ARO office (original documents and photocopies) and the Airport fees must be paid
If a pre-landing authorization is requested by the air craft carrier, request must be send with the above mentioned documents. The request must be sent to Air transport Department of the DGA by email or fax to: Fax: +502 2321 5313
For Search and Rescue (SAR) aircraft and personnel landing authorization, the DGA should be contacted directly to facilitate the procedure.
For more information please see http://www.dgac.gob.gt/
2.2.1 Guatemala La Aurora International Airport
Airport Overview
La Aurora International Airport is located 6.4 Km south of Guatemala City´s center and serves the capital of Guatemala. La Aurora is the country's main gateway is the fourth busiest airport in Central America in terms of passenger traffic, surpassed by Tocumen in Panama, Juan Santamaria in Costa Rica and Comalapa in El Salvador.
The airport is a focus city for AVIANCA Airlines, who offer connections throughout the region as well as to the United States. Further US connections are provided by American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, while Iberia provides the sole European connection. The airport is also a significant cargo hub, with connections throughout Central America and the United States. La Aurora is operated by Guatemala's Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC), whose head office is on-site.
The airport went through massive modernization and expansion since 2008. The airport is now able to accept greater number of flights and larger aircraft.
Cargo operations are handled beside the passenger terminal building by COMBEX-IM, and any aid cargo can go directly to CONRED, which is located in front of the passenger terminal.
In June 2007, the airport was certified as Category I by the FAA.
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
GUATEMALA |
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Province or District |
Guatemala |
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Nearest Town or City |
Guatemala |
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Latitude |
14.583272 |
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Longitude |
14° 34' 59.78" N |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
14.583272 |
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IATA Code |
MGGT |
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ICAO Code |
MGGT |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Information not available |
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Open From (hours) |
24 hours |
Airport Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
It is important to notice that cargo transported through La Aurora has been increasing for the last 5 years, for more than 15% per year. Only between 2012 and 2013 there was a 32% cargo increase.
- Combex IM has received a 15 year warehouse concession from the Government to handle imported and exported of cargo. Combex IM handled approximately 22,000 t of import and 28,000 t of export per year.
- Their facility includes a high security compound with a large warehouse divided in two sections of 3,000 m² each. All the cargo landing/leaving in/from Aurora airport is moved by ground handling companies from and to the Combex IM warehouse. Combex IM handling equipment consists of seven 2.5 t forklifts.
- The facilities for perishable cargo have a capacity of 136,000 kg. Two planes can be handled simultaneously.
- Combex schedule works 24 hrs, 365 day/yr
The number of passengers entering during 2013 was 1,059,220 and exiting the country was 1,048,450.
For airport statistics please see the following link: http://www.dgacguate.com/index.php/departamentos/estadisticas-de-transporte
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Performance for Year 2013 |
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Per Year |
Per Month |
Per Day |
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Total Aircraft Movements |
99,583 |
8,300 |
276 |
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Total Passengers |
2,107,670 |
175,638 |
5,854 |
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Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) |
4,155,480 |
364,290 |
11,543 t |
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Current Activity of the Airport (MT) |
25,376,675 t |
2,114,722 t |
70,490 t |
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Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Runways
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Runway #1 |
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|---|---|
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Runway Dimensions |
2,800 (m) X 60 (m) |
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Orientation |
South/North |
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Surface |
Asphalt |
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Helicopter Pad(s)
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Helipad #1 |
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|---|---|
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Present |
YES |
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Largest Helicopter that can Land |
Chinook |
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Width and Length (m) |
9 m x 9 m |
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Surface |
Concrete |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Several Air Terminal and Ground Handling Services (ATGHS) companies are operating in Aurora Airport providing services such as Ground Operation Control, aircraft push back and towing, baggage handling, passenger services, aircraft loading/unloading, cleaning (interior/exterior), ground power units, water supply services, passenger and crew stairs, etc. All types of commercial cargo up to B-747/400 and Galaxy can be attended.
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Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
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Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
No (Tanks) |
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Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
Yes |
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Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
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Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
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Pax Transport to Airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
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Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Category: 9 |
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Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
No |
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Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
Yes |
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Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
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Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
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NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
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ILS |
Yes |
Airport Operating Details
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Operating Details |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
A340 or B747 |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
Antonov 124 |
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Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
11,543 m2 |
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Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
m3 not applicable MT information not available |
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Handling Equipment |
|||
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Elevators / Hi Loaders |
YES |
Max Capacity (MT) |
N/A |
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Max Height (m) |
Information not available |
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Loading Ramps |
NO |
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Other Comments |
Can elevators / hi loaders reach the upper level of a B747 |
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Customs Guidance
For more information on customs in Guatemala, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information here.
Storage Facilities
Documents required for imports of goods
1. Air waybill
2. Mayor Policy, Minor Policy, handling baggage treatment, provisional policy, Transit waybill, Consignee waybill, internal act, Diplomatic pouch, Guvernative franchaise
3. Invoice for Combex Services. Can be paid at Banco Industrial, Credito Hipotecario or BAM at Combex
4. Additonal information, please call +502 2387-4800
Airfield Costs
NAVIGATION CHARGES
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Charges |
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
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|---|---|---|---|
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0 - 7,000 |
7,001 - 136,000 |
136,001 and over |
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Navigation (per journey) USD - $ |
N-A |
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Landing USD - $ |
US$ 150 |
US$ 150 |
0.00367/kg |
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Night Landing USD - $ |
US$ 100 |
US$ 150 |
US$ 100 |
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Parking |
US$ 0.00625/kg |
US$ 0.00625/kg |
US$ 0.00625/kg |
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Handling Charges |
US$ 200 |
US$ 400 |
US$ 650 |
Security
The CGAG (Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil) through the GNSA (Gerencia Nacional de Seguridad Aeoportuaria) is the government entity responsible for issue the norms and regulations of everything related to Civil Aviation Security.
Airport complies with International Standards.
2.2.2 Guatemala Mundo Maya International Airport
Airport Overview
Mundo Maya International Airport (IATA: FRS, ICAO: MGMM), also called Anacleto Mazá Castellanos International Airport or Flores Airport, is the second largest and most congested airport in Guatemala, after La Aurora. It is located 488 km from Guatemala City, in the city of Santa Elena de la Cruz, department of Petén and serves the central area of the entire department. This airport receives local flights from all over Guatemala, Central America, Mexico and during some times of the year from the United States. It is administered by the General Directorate of Aeronautics.
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Guatemala |
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Province or District |
Peten |
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Nearest Town or City |
Flores |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Aeropuerto Internacional Mundo Maya |
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Latitude |
16.9082880335 |
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Longitude |
-89.8598265607 |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
118 m / 387 ft |
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IATA Code |
FRS |
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ICAO Code |
MGMM |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil Phone: +502 7926 0533 |
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Management Contact Person |
Francis Argueta Aguirre, Director https://www.dgac.gob.gt/ |
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Open From (hours) |
The earliest departing flight is 5U121, bound for Guatemala City at 07:35 hrs |
| Open To (hours) | The last flight is 5U111, which leaves for Guatemala City at 20:15 |
Airport Picture
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
| Performance for 2021 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Per Year |
Per Month |
Per Day |
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Total Aircraft Movements |
5,505 From Jan to July 2022 (incl. nat, intl, priv, mil) |
917 |
30 |
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Total Passengers |
100,160 From Jan to Jul 2022 (72,259 2021) [nat+intl pax] |
6,021 (2021) |
201 (2021) |
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Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) |
N/A |
- |
- |
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Current Activity of the Airport (MT) |
N/A |
- |
- |
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Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) |
No
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- |
- |
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List
Runway
The Mundo Maya runway is the longest of Guatemalan airports. It has the capacity of parking 23 planes simultaneously.
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Runway |
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|---|---|
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Runway Dimensions |
3,000 m X 45 m (9,843 ft) |
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Orientation |
10/28 |
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Surface |
Concrete, Cat 4E |
Airport Infrastructure Details
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Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
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Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
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Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
Yes (tanks) |
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Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
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Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
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Pax Transport to Airfield |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
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Control Tower |
Yes Control Tower: 118.3 Approach control frequency is 121.4 |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
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Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
N/A (**) |
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Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
No |
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Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
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Airport Radar |
Yes (***) |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes (*) |
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NDB |
YES (***) |
VOR |
YES (***) |
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ILS |
YES (***) |
(*) Approach & Runway Lights
The runway has lighting systems for aircraft landing and takeoff required by international aviation -VASIS, ALS and Runway Lights. The runway approach lighting system is CAT I type and starts 300 meters from the beginning of the contact zone. The runway lights are also governed by international regulations, with white runway edge lights, unidirectional green runway threshold lights, red runway end lights and alternate runway centre line lights working, red and white, red on the last section and blue on the platform, all these systems are currently in optimal conditions.
(**) Fire Fighting Category (ICAO)
Regarding the prevention of fires and accidents, the Airport has a Fire Department which has its headquarters in the center-south side of the interior itself and is identified with the color Green. However, due to the fact that the Airport is located in an area with low altitude, warm weather and good visibility, there have been no major incidents in the Airport's history.
(***) Airport Radar, Approach and Navigation Systems
The Airport Radar and navigation systems, as well as the radar controllers and air traffic control, are directed from the control tower, however the radar that works with the multistatic VHF omnidirectional radio beacon system (VOR) is distributed in various points of the Department.
Airport Operating Details
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
N/A |
|---|---|
|
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
N/A |
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Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
The parking platform has the capacity to house up to 18 aircraft and 5 large commercial aircraft simultaneously. |
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Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
N/A |
| Handling Equipment | |
| Elevators / Hi loaders |
Yes, private, electric self-propelled pantograph Max Capacity 500 kg; Max Height 12 m |
| Loading Ramps | N/A |
| Other Comments |
The aeronautical characteristics available at the Mundo Maya International Airport are:
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Customs Guidance
The customs office is located in the West terminal of the airport, it is the area for loading and unloading merchandise and then being rerouted to the central air customs office at La Aurora Airport.
Tikal Customs
Building "A". Mundo Maya International Airport. Santa Elena, Flores, Department of El Petén. Phone (502) 2329-7070 ext. 7390
Services provided: Minor Declarations.
Open from, to: In the administrative area from Monday to Sunday, from 08:00 to 16:00.
Documents required for imports of goods
- Air waybill
2. Mayor Policy, Minor Policy, handling baggage treatment, provisional policy, Transit waybill, Consignee waybill, internal act, Diplomatic pouch, Government franchise
3. Invoice for Combex Services. Can be paid at Banco Industrial, Crèdito Hipotecario or BAM at Combex
4. Additonal information, please call +502 2387-4800
To obtain updated information on quota allocation procedures, and advisory committee meetings, please contact Mrs. Yasmin Afre, “yaafre@mineco.gob.gt” and / or Dinora Alvarez, “malvarez@mineco.gob.gt”.
For more information on customs in Guatemala, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information here.
Storage Facilities
No storage facilities available, only minor declarations.
Fuel Services Charges
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Price per Litre USD - $ |
|---|---|
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Jet A-1 |
$4.50 US Gal / $1.18 Lt |
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Avgas |
$7.95 US Gal / $ 2.09 Lt |
Note: 22 November 2022 JET A1 Price in Mundo Maya Airport. Prices subject to variation according to FBO handler.
Air Bridge Charges
Service not available.
Security
Regarding the security systems of the Airport, the exterior area, the runway and the terminal are protected by a 4.7 kilometre perimeter wall in which there are 14 checkpoints with Army personnel. In addition, there is constant patrolling by the Ports and Airports Protection Division of the National Civil Police. Regarding the prevention of fires and accidents, the Airport has a Fire Department which has its headquarters in the center-south side of the interior itself and is identified with the color Green. However, due to the fact that the Airport is located in an area with low altitude, warm weather and good visibility, there have been no major incidents in the Airport's history, for which reason the Airport Fire Department's greatest participation has been in support of the 57th Fire Company operating in the City.
2.2.3 Guatemala Poptun National Airport
Airport Overview
Poptún Airport is a small airport in Poptún, Guatemala. The airport has one runway: 9/27. The ICAO code for the airport is MGPP and the IATA code is PON. The other closest airports are Punta Gorda Airport, Fray Bartolome Airport, Mundo Maya International Airport, Sayaxché Airport and Melchor de Mencos Airport.
Poptún Airport does not publish METAR, the nearest weather station is Mundo Maya International Airport, which is 87 km away.
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Airport Location and Contact |
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|---|---|
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Country |
GUATEMALA |
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Province or District |
Peten |
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Nearest Town or City |
Flores, Peten 100 km by air |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Aeropuerto Nacional Poptún |
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Latitude |
16.3257999420166 |
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Longitude |
-89.4160995483398 |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
40m. / 130 ft msnm |
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IATA Code |
PON |
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ICAO Code |
MGPP |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil |
|
Management Contact Person |
Francis Argueta Aguirre Director Ejecutivo, Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil https://twitter.com/francisarguetaa |
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NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Runway
The Civil Aeronautics Directorate reported that by 2022 they will invest in the maintenance of the alternate runway in Poptún, Petén. Due to the damage to the roads caused by tropical depression Eta, humanitarian and rescue aid has had to be mobilized by air, however some runways have not been maintained and are in poor condition. The Poptún runway, Petén, has not been maintained for years, since it is an alternate runway for the Mundo Maya airport.
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Runway #1 |
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|---|---|
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Runway Dimensions |
2,730 m x 18 m |
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Runway Orientation |
9/27 (090°/270°) |
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Runway Surface |
Dirt |
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Runway Condition |
Variable (to be checked when required) |
The airstrip is located within the town. There are low hills 2 km (1.2 mi) south of the airport.
Airport Infrastructure Details
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Infrastructure |
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|---|---|---|---|
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
NO |
Runway Lighting |
NO |
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Refueling Capacity |
NO |
Ground Handling Services |
NO |
|
Air Traffic Control |
NO |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
NO |
|
Weather Information |
NO |
Aircraft Parking Space |
NO |
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Navigation Aids |
NO |
Perimeter Fencing |
NO |
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Windsock |
NO |
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|
Fuel Service Charges
No
2.2.4 Guatemala Puerto San Jose National Airport
Airport Overview
The San José Airport (IATA: GSJ, ICAO: MGSJ) (Aeropuerto de Puerto San José, Escuintla) serves the city of Puerto San José, the recreative town of Monterrico, the port of Puerto Quetzal and the eastern Guatemalan Pacific coast. It is operated and administrated by DGAC - Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil de Guatemala. San José Airport is in the western part of the city of Puerto San José, near the Pacific coast.
As per 2020 figures, the airport registered 4,228 as passenger movement and 14,169 air operations
According to the authorities, the current expansion works on the runway of the San José aerodrome are part of a project to convert said air terminal into a specialized area to receive international cargo flights. This re-engineering project will also allow the planes to arrive at the aforementioned air terminal instead of being diverted to other runways, such as Petén or El Salvador, when La Aurora International Airport has landing complications due to weather conditions or any other situation.
The San José Airport new runway is 2,100 meters long, while that of La Aurora International Airport is 3,000 meters long. Not all commercial and long-wing aircraft can land there, i.e. a Boeing 757 aircraft can use the runway located in Puerto San José, while a Boeing 747, known as a Jumbo, cannot because it needs more space to land.
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Airport Location and Contact |
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|---|---|
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Country |
GUATEMALA |
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Province or District |
Escuintla |
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Nearest Town or City |
Escuintla 45 km Puerto Quetzal 5 km |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Aeropuerto de Puerto San José |
|
Latitude |
13.9274 |
|
Longitude |
-90.82166 |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
7 m / 22 ft (msnm) |
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IATA Code |
GSJ |
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ICAO Code |
MGSJ |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil de Guatemala https://www.dgac.gob.gt/ Ph: +502 2321 5000 |
| Management Contact Person |
Francis Argueta Aguirre Director Ejecutivo, Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil https://twitter.com/francisarguetaa
|
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Runway
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
2,100 m (6,594 ft) x 45 m |
| Runway Orientation | 15/33 |
|
Runway Surface |
Asphalt |
|
Runway Condition |
New, very good, Cat 4E |
Note: The airport is currently under work in progress condition
Airport Infrastructure Details
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Infrastructure |
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|---|---|---|---|
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
N/A |
Runway Lighting |
N/A |
|
Refueling Capacity |
N/A |
Ground Handling Services |
N/A |
|
Air Traffic Control |
N/A |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
N/A |
|
Weather Information |
N/A |
Aircraft Parking Space |
N/A |
|
Navigation Aids |
The San Jose VOR-DME (Ident: SJO) is located on the field |
Perimeter Fencing |
N/A |
|
Windsock |
N/A |
|
|
Note: The airport is currently under work in progress condition
(*) The project includes:
- Construction of a fire station
- The control tower will be moved and will be built with six levels
- Runway lightning
- Approach accesses to facilitate plane manoeuvres
- An entrance will be built so that landing planes can enter the COMBEX area
- Terminal renovation
- Construction of SAT offices
- Aviation school will be transferred from the capital to Escuintla
2.2.5 Guatemala Coban National Airport
Airport Overview
Cobán Airport (IATA: CBV, ICAO: MGCB)is a small airport in the city of Cobán in the department of Alta Verapaz, central Guatemala. It is operated and managed by the DGAC (General Directorate of Civil Aviation of Guatemala). It has an asphalt runway 1,018 meters long at address 02/20.
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Airport Location and Contact |
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|---|---|
|
Country |
Guatemala |
|
Province or District |
Alta Verapaz |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Air Evac, Med Evac : Guatemala City, 100 km, aprox. |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Aeropuerto de Cobán |
|
Latitude |
15.467998128 |
|
Longitude |
-90.403998384 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
4339 ft (1323 m) |
|
IATA Code |
CBV |
|
ICAO Code |
MGCV |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil |
| Management Contact Person |
Francis Argueta Aguirre Director Ejecutivo, Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil https://twitter.com/francisarguetaa |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
N/A |
Runway
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
1020 m x 50 m 3340x50 |
|
Runway Orientation |
03/21 |
|
Runway Surface |
Asphalt |
|
Runway Condition |
Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
NO |
Runway Lighting |
NO |
|
Refueling Capacity |
NO |
Ground Handling Services |
NO |
|
Air Traffic Control |
No /radio contact VHF UHF |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes, basic |
|
Weather Information |
No /radio contact VHF UHF |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
|
Navigation Aids |
Yes (*) |
Perimeter Fencing |
NO |
|
Windsock |
No |
|
|
(*)The Rabinal VOR-DME (Ident: RAB) is located 27.9 nautical miles (51.7 km) south of the airport.
2.2.6 Guatemala Puerto Barrios National Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
GUATEMALA |
|
Province or District |
IZABAL |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Puerto Barrios |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Puerto Barrios |
|
Latitude |
N 15° 43’ 51.15’’ |
|
Longitude |
W 88° 35’ 01.63’’ |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
33 |
|
IATA Code |
PBR – MGPB |
|
ICAO Code |
PBR – MGPB |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Information not available |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
Not applicable |
Runway(s)
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
2,706 m x 35 m |
|
Runway Surface |
Concrete |
|
Runway Condition |
Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
NO |
Runway Lighting |
NO |
|
Refueling Capacity |
NO |
Ground Handling Services |
NO |
|
Air Traffic Control |
NO |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
NO |
|
Weather Information |
NO |
Aircraft Parking Space |
NO |
|
Navigation Aids |
NO |
Perimeter Fencing |
NO |
|
Windsock |
NO |
|
|
2.2.7 Guatemala Quetzaltenango National Airport
Airport Overview
Los Altos Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto Los Altos, IATA: AAZ, ICAO: MGQZ), also known as Quetzaltenango Airport, serves the city of Quetzaltenango, also known as "Xelajú" or "Xela," and western Guatemala. It is operated and administrated by Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil de Guatemala (DGAC).
Los Altos de Quetzaltenango Airport. small plane Saab 340 A landing with 40 passengers. The entry of medium capacity aircrafts is due to the increase in users, according to the report by the company Transportes Aéreos Guatemaltecos (TAG). Apparently the usual Cessna Caravan and Grand Caravan would not be enough to serve this destination. Quetzaltenango, July 2022.
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Guatemala |
|
Province or District |
Quetzaltenango |
|
Nearest Town or
City
|
Quetzaltenango City airport |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Aeropuerto de Quetzaltenango, Quetzaltenango International Airport |
|
Latitude |
14.865550 |
|
Longitude |
-91.501980 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
2.375 m / 7.791 ft (msnm) |
|
IATA Code |
AAZ |
|
ICAO Code |
MGQZ |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil de Guatemala (DGAC). |
|
Management Contact Person |
Francis Argueta Aguirre Director Ejecutivo, Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil https://twitter.com/francisarguetaa
|
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
NO |
Runway
Very good runway signage, aircraft parking area and four helipads.
|
Runway |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
2,100 m x 23 m |
|
Runway Orientation |
01/19 |
|
Runway Surface |
Asphalt |
|
Runway Condition |
Good, Cat 2B |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
NO |
Runway Lighting |
NO |
|
Refueling Capacity |
NO |
Ground Handling Services |
NO |
|
Air Traffic Control |
NO |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes, basic |
|
Weather Information |
NO |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
|
Navigation Aids |
Yes * |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
|
Windsock |
NO |
|
|
(*) The Tapachula VOR-DME (Ident: TAP) is located 50.9 nautical miles (94.3 km) west of the airport. The Quetzaltenango non-directional beacon NDB (Ident: XLA) is located on the field
- Terminal building for passengers and aircraft parking;
- Control towers (already in operation);
- Security checkpoint;
- Perimeter wall;
- Migration and SAT offices.
An emergency operations center has been installed at the airport in order to respond more quickly to disasters such as Hurricane Stan (2005) in the future.
2.2.8 Guatemala Retalhuleu National Airport
Airport Overview
The Retalhuleu Airport is a medium-sized airport in Retalhuleu, Guatemala, also known as Southern Air Base (Base Aérea del Sur). The airport has one runway, the ICAO code for the airport is MGRT and the IATA code is RER. The other closest airports are Coatepeque Airport, Quezaltenango Airport, SANTIAGO, San Marcos Airport and Santo Tomas Airport.
The airport is located in the municipality of Retalhuleu in southern Guatemala. It is operated by the Guatemalan Air Force. It has an asphalt runway (PCN: 054FBWT) that is 1,544 meters long and 30 meters wide in direction 04/22.
The Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civl foresees in its operative plan the Retalhuleu aerodrome as the second airport in the Pacific region, which will operate mainly as a receiving airport for local flights, thus enabling the arrival of tourists to the recreational complexes of IRTRA and to the Pacific beaches. It will also function as a connection between the country's plateau (highlands) with the network of national airports, and in a second stage, international.
As part of the economic reactivation, the government promotes an air bridge to Retalhuleu to facilitate local tourism to the IRTRA https://irtra.org.gt/ theme park, 22 km far from the Retalhuleu airport. IRTRA is an area of recreational parks and hotels. Retalhuleu is located in the south of the country and has a beautiful view of the Pacific shore.
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Guatemala |
|
Province or District |
Retalhuleu |
|
Nearest Town or
City
|
Retalhuleu, 1 km. |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Aeropuerto de Retalhuleu |
|
Latitude |
14.52143 |
|
Longitude |
-91.697 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
199 m , 653 ft (masl) |
|
IATA Code |
RER |
|
ICAO Code |
MGRT |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Guatemalan Air Force (Fuerza Aérea de Guatemala) |
|
Management Contact Person |
N/A |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
NO |
Runway
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
1,544 m x 30 m |
|
Runway Orientation |
4/22 (049°/229°) |
|
Runway Surface |
Asphalt (PCN: 054FBWT) |
|
Runway Condition |
Good, Cat 3C |
Retalhuleu is operated by the Guatemalan Air Force. It has an asphalt runway (PCN: 054FBWT) that is 1,544 meters long and 30 meters wide in direction 04/22. Initially the runway, inaugurated on September 16, 1956, was 1,200 meters long and 30 meters wide, with a grass surface. In 1963 it was enlarged and asphalted, and it had a military detachment to the north of the runway, which became the base of Military Zone No. 16 and later Military Zone No. 1316. It is currently the Southern Air Base.
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Yes |
Runway Lighting |
No |
|
Refueling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
No |
|
Air Traffic Control |
Tower: 118.8 freq. |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes, basic |
|
Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
|
Navigation Aids |
Yes (*) |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
|
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
(*) Nearby VORs <50NM
|
TAPACHULA VOR-DME |
49.1 NM |
|
|
TAP |
freq: 115.30 |
W 292° |
(*) Nearby NDBs
|
RETALHULEU NDB |
0.1 NM |
|
|
REU |
freq: 340 |
NE 41° |
(*) Airport Radio Frequencies
|
Tower: |
118.8 |
2.2.9 Guatemala Huehuetenango National Airport
Airport Overview
The Huehuetenango Airport (IATA: HUG, ICAO: MGHT) is a small airport serving the city of Huehuetenango, capital of Huehuetenango Department, Guatemala. The airport is in the southwestern section of the city, which is in a high-elevation basin. There is rising terrain 1.6 km (1 mi) northwest of the runway, with distant mountainous terrain in all quadrants.
The other closest airports are Nebaj 40 km, Quiché Airport 51 km, Chajul Airport 54 km, Quezaltenango Airport 50 km. and San Marcos Airport 52 km.
Huehuetenango is currently served by ARM (1) and Transportes Aereos Guatemaltecos (2)
Huehuetenango is situated in the western highlands and shares borders with the Mexican state of Chiapas in the north and west; with El Quiché in the east, with Totonicapán, Quetzaltenango and San Marcos to the south.
(1) ARM Aviación (formerly Aéreo Ruta Maya) is a Guatemalan airline based in Zone 13, Guatemala City, with its main hub located at La Aurora International Airport.
(2) Transportes Aéreos Guatemaltecos, (IATA: 5U, ICAO: TGU), also known as TAG Airlines, is the flag carrier airline of Guatemala,3 dedicated to the commercial transport of executive and tourist passengers.
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Guatemala |
|
Province or District |
Huehuetenango |
|
Nearest Town or
City
|
Huehuetenango, Town airport Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango) 54.3 km Chichicastenango (Quiche) 57.37 km |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Aeropuerto de Huehuetenango |
|
Latitude |
15.31667, |
|
Longitude |
-91.50500 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
7375 feet (2248 m) |
|
IATA Code |
HUG |
|
ICAO Code |
MGHT |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil de Guatemala https://www.dgac.gob.gt/
|
|
Management Contact Person |
Francis Argueta Aguirre Director Ejecutivo, Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil https://twitter.com/francisarguetaa
|
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Runway
|
Runway |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
834.93 m x 18 m |
|
Runway Orientation |
06 / 24 , (060°/240°) |
|
Runway Surface |
Asphalt |
|
Runway Condition |
Good. Cat 1A |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Yes / No |
Runway Lighting |
No |
|
Refueling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
No |
|
Air Traffic Control |
Yes / No |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes, basic |
|
Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
|
Navigation Aids |
Yes (*) |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
|
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
(*) Nearby beacons
|
code |
identifier |
dist |
bearing |
frequency |
|
XLA |
QUETZALTENANGO NDB |
27.3 |
180° |
313 |
|
TAP |
TAPACHULA VOR/DME |
59.5 |
239° |
115.30 |
|
CMT |
COMITAN (COPALAR) VOR/DME |
60.7 |
327° |
114.70 |
|
AUR |
LA AURORA (GUAT. CITY) VOR/DME |
71.9 |
127° |
114.90 |
(*) Communication
Huehetenango FIR approach 126.900 FIR departure: 126,900[Text Wrapping Break]
(*) NDB Huehuetenango Airport NDB is on the field (ident.: HUE)