GUA
La Aurora Airport
Guatemala City · GuatemalaICAO MGGT
La Aurora Airport (GUA) is an airport serving Guatemala City, Guatemala, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 14° 34' 59.9" N, 90° 31' 39.0" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 4,952 feet (1,509 meters) above sea level. With 19 direct destinations served by 16 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Guatemala (GMT-6).
Destinations
19
Airlines
16
Elevation ft
4,952/ 1,509m
America/Guatemala
GMT-6
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Airport Details
IATA Code
GUA
ICAO Code
MGGT
City
Guatemala City
Country
Guatemala
Elevation
4,952 ft
Local Time
11:31 AM (GMT-6)
Coordinates
Latitude:14.5833°
Longitude:-90.5275°
Popular Routes from GUA
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX | Los Angeles, United States | 2,194 mi | 4h 49m | medium-haul | 551 kg | View |
| MIA | Miami, United States | 1,017 mi | 2h 36m | medium-haul | 255 kg | View |
| SAP | San Pedro Sula, Honduras | 184 mi | 0h 51m | short-haul | 75 kg | View |
| TGU | Tegucigalpa, Honduras | 225 mi | 0h 56m | short-haul | 92 kg | View |
| SAL | San Salvador, El Salvador | 126 mi | 0h 44m | short-haul | 52 kg | View |
| ATL | Atlanta, United States | 1,366 mi | 3h 15m | medium-haul | 343 kg | View |
| DFW | Dallas-Fort Worth, United States | 1,325 mi | 3h 11m | medium-haul | 333 kg | View |
| MEX | Mexico City, Mexico | 656 mi | 1h 45m | short-haul | 269 kg | View |
| SJO | San Jose, Costa Rica | 531 mi | 1h 30m | short-haul | 218 kg | View |
| BOG | Bogota, Colombia | 1,306 mi | 3h 8m | medium-haul | 328 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at GUA
16 active airlines serving La Aurora Airport.
AeroMéxico
AMMexico
Air Atlanta Icelandic
CCIceland
Air France
AFFrance
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia
AVAVIANCA
British Airways
BAUnited Kingdom
China Airlines
CITaiwan
Copa Airlines
CMPanama
Delta Air Lines
DLUnited States
Iberia Airlines
IBSpain
Interjet (ABC Aerolineas)
4OMexico
Macair Airlines
CCAustralia
Patriot Airways
P4United States
Spirit Airlines
NKUnited States
US Airways
USUnited States
United Airlines
UAUnited States
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to La Aurora Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tapachula International Airport | TAP | Tapachula | Mexico | 200 km |
| Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport | SAL | San Salvador | El Salvador | 203 km |
| Mundo Maya International Airport | FRS | Flores | Guatemala | 267 km |
| Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport | SAP | San Pedro Sula | Honduras | 296 km |
| Toncontín International Airport | TGU | Tegucigalpa | Honduras | 362 km |
| Palenque International Airport | PQM | Palenque | Mexico | 363 km |
| Angel Albino Corzo International Airport | TGZ | Tuxtla Gutierrez | Mexico | 346 km |
| Goloson International Airport | LCE | La Ceiba | Honduras | 415 km |
Other Airports in Guatemala
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 14° 34' 59.9" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 90° 31' 39.0" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 14.583300
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -90.527496
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Guatemala
- UTC Offset
- GMT-6
- Current Local Time
- 11:31 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 4,952 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 1,509 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for La Aurora Airport?
The IATA code for La Aurora Airport is GUA, and its ICAO code is MGGT. The airport is located in Guatemala City, Guatemala.
How many destinations can you fly to from GUA?
There are 19 direct destinations available from La Aurora Airport (GUA) in Guatemala City, Guatemala.
What airlines fly from GUA?
There are 16 airlines operating from GUA, including AeroMéxico, Air Atlanta Icelandic, Air France, American Airlines, Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia, and more.
What timezone is La Aurora Airport in?
La Aurora Airport is in the America/Guatemala timezone (GMT-6). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of La Aurora Airport?
La Aurora Airport sits at an elevation of 4,952 feet (1,509 meters) above sea level.
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