
International hub · Guatemala City, Guatemala
Guatemala City/La Aurora International
- Elevation
- 4,952 ft
- Coordinates
- 14°35′N 90°32′W
- Local time
- America/Guatemala
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Field information
MGGT runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Guatemala City/La Aurora International (MGGT/GUA) has one runway, 02/20, 9,800 ft (2,987 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at MGGT, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
America/Guatemala
Country
Guatemala
GT
Municipality
Guatemala City
Elevation
4,952 ft
Position
14.5829, -90.5275
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 7
Runways · MGGT
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 9,800 ft (2,987 m) | 196 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at MGGT.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Guatemala City/La Aurora International (MGGT / GUA) in Guatemala City, Guatemala, through one 24/7 OCC desk. MGGT is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at MGGT
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Guatemala
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Guatemala. Applicable permit lead times for Guatemala are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Guatemala are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at MGGT
Direct FBO and handler coordination at MGGT covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at MGGT
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at MGGT is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to MGGT
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for MGGT: 14° 34′ 58″ N 90° 31′ 39″ W; elevation 4952 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Guatemala City
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Guatemala City. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at MGGT.
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Cargo Operations at MGGT
Support for freighter operations into MGGT covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where MGGT sits in the network
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Operating into MGGT?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Guatemala City/La Aurora International — one desk for the whole trip.