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Guatemala has 63 airports and airfields, including 1 large and 6 medium-sized airports; 6 have scheduled passenger flights. The capital, Guatemala City, is served by La Aurora International Airport (GUA).

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List of airports in Guatemala

AirportCityIATAICAOTypeElevation
La Aurora International Airport Meet & Greet → Guatemala City GUA MGGT Large airport 4,952 ft
Mundo Maya International Airport San Benito FRS MGMM Medium airport 427 ft
Puerto Barrios Airport Puerto Barrios PBR MGPB Medium airport 33 ft
Retalhuleu Airport Retalhuleu RER MGRT Medium airport 656 ft
Coban Airport (no scheduled flights) Coban CBV MGCB Medium airport 4,339 ft
Rubelsanto Airport (no scheduled flights) Rubelsanto RUV MGRB Medium airport 426 ft
San José Airport (no scheduled flights) Puerto San José GSJ MGSJ Medium airport 29 ft
Huehuetenango Airport Huehuetenango HUG MGHT Small airport 6,135 ft
Quezaltenango Airport Quezaltenango AAZ MGQZ Small airport 7,779 ft
Carmelita Airport (no scheduled flights) Carmelita CMM MGCR Small airport 753 ft
Chiquimula Airport (no scheduled flights) Chiquimula CIQ GT-0001 Small airport 1,484 ft
Coatepeque Airport (no scheduled flights) Coatepeque CTF MGCT Small airport 1,486 ft
Dos Lagunas Airport (no scheduled flights) Dos Lagunas DON GT-0002 Small airport 1,057 ft
El Naranjo Airport (no scheduled flights) El Naranjo ENJ GT-0003 Small airport 140 ft
Las Vegas Airport (no scheduled flights) Rio Dulce LCF MGRD Small airport 28 ft
Paso Caballos Airport (no scheduled flights) Paso Caballos PCG GT-0004 Small airport 213 ft
Playa Grande Airport (no scheduled flights) Playa Grande PKJ MGPG Small airport 577 ft
Poptún Airport (no scheduled flights) Poptún PON MGPP Small airport 1,801 ft
Quiché Airport (no scheduled flights) Santa Cruz del Quiché AQB MGQC Small airport 6,631 ft
Uaxactun Airport (no scheduled flights) Uaxactun UAX GT-0007 Small airport 573 ft
El Mirador Heliport (no scheduled flights) El Mirador EMR EMR Heliport —

Airports with scheduled service, an IATA code or of medium/large size. Data: OurAirports (public domain).

Guatemala has 63 airports and airfields in the OurAirports database — #91 of 247 countries and territories by total number. Only a small part of them serve airline passengers: 1 large airport, 6 medium-sized airports and 6 airports with scheduled flights; the remaining 56 are small airstrips, heliports (2) and seaplane bases used for private and general aviation.

Main international airports in Guatemala

The main international gateways are La Aurora International Airport (GUA) in Guatemala City. The capital, Guatemala City, is served by La Aurora International Airport (GUA).

Domestic flights and regional airports

Scheduled flights reach 6 cities across Guatemala, with 6 regional airports linking smaller towns to the main hubs. The northernmost airport with airline service is Mundo Maya International Airport (FRS) in San Benito, the southernmost Retalhuleu Airport (RER) in Retalhuleu. The highest airport is Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) at 7,779 ft (2,371 m) above sea level.

Airport services and alternatives

At 1 airport in Guatemala — GUA — you can book Meet & Greet, lounge access or private transfers online. Among its neighbours, Mexico (71 large/medium airports), Belize (9 large/medium airports), Honduras (8 large/medium airports) and El Salvador (2 large/medium airports) — useful if a cross-border airport is closer or cheaper. To find the closest airport to a specific town, use the nearest airport finder for Guatemala.

Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Guatemala?

Guatemala has 63 airports and airfields, including 1 large and 6 medium-sized airports; 6 have scheduled passenger flights. The capital, Guatemala City, is served by La Aurora International Airport (GUA).

What are the main international airports in Guatemala?

La Aurora International Airport (GUA), Guatemala City.

Which airport serves Guatemala City?

La Aurora International Airport — IATA code GUA.

What is the highest airport in Guatemala?

Quezaltenango Airport at 7,779 ft (2,371 m) above sea level.