Large airport · Guatemala City, Guatemala
La Aurora International Airport
The airport is the fourth-busiest in Central America in terms of passenger traffic behind Tocumen International Airport in Panamá, Juan Santamaría International Airport in Costa Rica, and the El Salvador International Airport. Its IATA code is GUA. Its ICAO code is MGGT. It has 1 runway, longest 9,800 ft (ASP). Elevation 4,952 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Guatemala City, Guatemala |
|---|---|
| IATA code | GUA |
| ICAO code | MGGT |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 9,800 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 4,952 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 14.5829° N, 90.5275° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What La Aurora International Airport is known for
The airport is the fourth-busiest in Central America in terms of passenger traffic behind Tocumen International Airport in Panamá, Juan Santamaría International Airport in Costa Rica, and the El Salvador International Airport.
Official website: https://theguatemalaairport.com — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to La Aurora International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Tazumal · El Salvador · 70.7 miles away
- Santa Ana Cathedral · El Salvador · 76.7 miles away
- Copán Ruins · Honduras · 94.2 miles away
- Joya de Cerén · El Salvador · 94.2 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to La Aurora International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- El Imposible National Park · El Salvador · 63.9 miles away
- Montecristo National Park · El Salvador · 77.5 miles away
- Los Volcanes National Park · El Salvador · 80.0 miles away
- Montecristo Trifinio National Park · Honduras · 80.4 miles away
- Celaque National Park · Honduras · 121.8 miles away
- Lagunas de Montebello National Park · Mexico · 128.7 miles away
Airports nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is La Aurora International Airport?
The airport is the fourth-busiest in Central America in terms of passenger traffic behind Tocumen International Airport in Panamá, Juan Santamaría International Airport in Costa Rica, and the El Salvador International Airport.
What is the airport code for La Aurora International Airport?
La Aurora International Airport — its IATA code is GUA and its ICAO code is MGGT.
Where is La Aurora International Airport located?
La Aurora International Airport serves Guatemala City, Guatemala. Its coordinates are 14.5829° N, 90.5275° W.
How high is La Aurora International Airport?
La Aurora International Airport sits at 4,952 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#4644
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Aurora_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.