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La Aurora Intl (MGGT/GUA) — Guatemala City, Guatemala

At a glance

Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
Jet A-1
Tower
118.1
Runways
02/20
Elevation
4,952 ft

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85% Data Complete 44 of 52 points
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 8/10
Observed Activity · Oct 15
7 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 2 on the ground · busiest hour 13:00Z
2026-10-022026-10-15
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: MGGT
  • Name: La Aurora Intl
  • Type: large_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 14.5833
  • Longitude: -90.527496
  • Elevation: 4952 ft
  • Country: Guatemala
  • Municipality: Guatemala City
  • IATA Code: GUA
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Guatemala
  • Distance from City: 6.7 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 02/20

  • Designation: 02/20
  • Dimensions: 9800 X 196
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I (Rwy 02), RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.100 MHz
  • Ground: 121.900 MHz
  • Operations: 119.300 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 120.700 MHz
  • ATIS: 126.500 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: $7.00 per metric ton MTOW
  • Parking Fee: $3.00 per metric ton MTOW per 24 hours
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: USD
  • Remarks: La Aurora International Airport, Guatemala City. DGAC Guatemala fees. USD accepted; Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ) also used. Handling agents mandatory.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Shell and local suppliers. Central American pricing.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • APIS Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: APIS required to Guatemalan immigration (DGME). Immigration and customs at terminal. General declaration required. Tourist card for most nationalities.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: No curfew. High elevation airport (4,952 ft MSL). Valley location surrounded by volcanoes and mountains. Density altitude concerns. Afternoon thunderstorms. Challenging terrain on all approaches. Single runway (9,800 ft).

Alternates

MGSJ

  • ICAO: MGSJ
  • Name: San Jose
  • Distance (NM): 42.8
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Port of entry. Customs and immigration available during operating hours.

MSSS

  • ICAO: MSSS
  • Name: Ilopango Intl
  • Distance (NM): 97.6
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Port of entry. Military and GA. Secondary San Salvador airport.

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Active NOTAMs

A2140/26
caution
Only runway closed
RWY 02/20 CLSD DUE TO RUBBER REMOVAL REQ ATC INSTRUCTIONS
2026-10-13 12:26 UTC 2026-11-17 10:30 UTC
A1928/26
caution
Only runway closed
RWY 02/20 CLSD DUE TO RUBBER REMOVAL REQ ATC INSTRUCTIONS
2026-09-17 08:45 UTC 2026-11-17 10:30 UTC
A1972/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
AD CONCENTRATION OF BIRDS WI 8NM RADIUS CTN ADZ APCH RWY 02/20 FM SFC TO 11000FT AMSL
2026-09-24 06:00 UTC 2026-12-24 06:00 UTC

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at MGGT?
The tower frequency at La Aurora Intl is 118.1 MHz.
What fuel is available at MGGT?
La Aurora Intl offers Jet A-1.
Where is MGGT located?
La Aurora Intl (MGGT) is located in Guatemala City, Guatemala.
What is the IATA code for MGGT?
The IATA code for La Aurora Intl is GUA.
Does MGGT have an ILS approach?
Yes, La Aurora Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 02/20.
Is MGGT a port of entry?
Yes, La Aurora Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.