
Regional airport · Retalhuleu, Guatemala
Retalhuleu
- Elevation
- 656 ft
- Coordinates
- 14°31′N 91°42′W
- Local time
- America/Guatemala
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Field information
MGRT runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Retalhuleu (MGRT/RER) has one runway, 04/22, 5,065 ft (1,544 m) long of asphalt. Operating hours: Sunrise to sunset. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at MGRT, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
America/Guatemala
Country
Guatemala
GT
Municipality
Retalhuleu
Elevation
656 ft
Position
14.5214, -91.6970
Operating hours
Sunrise to sunset
Runways · MGRT
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 5,065 ft (1,544 m) | 100 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at MGRT.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Retalhuleu (MGRT / RER) in Retalhuleu, Guatemala, through one 24/7 OCC desk. MGRT is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at MGRT
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.
- 02
Ground Handling at MGRT
Direct FBO and handler coordination at MGRT covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at MGRT
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at MGRT is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to MGRT
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for MGRT: 14° 31′ 17″ N 91° 41′ 49″ W; elevation 656 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Retalhuleu
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Retalhuleu. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at MGRT.
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Cargo Operations at MGRT
Support for freighter operations into MGRT covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where MGRT sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
- MGCTCoatepeque AirportCoatepeque, Guatemala15 NM314°→
- MGQZQuetzaltenango/Los AltosQuetzaltenango, Guatemala24 NM029°→
- MMTPTapachula InternationalTapachula, Mexico42 NM293°→
- MGHTHuehuetenangoHuehuetenango, Guatemala49 NM013°→
- MGGTGuatemala City/La Aurora InternationalGuatemala City, Guatemala68 NM087°→
- MMTGTuxtla Gutierrez/Angel Albino CorzoTuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico145 NM328°→
Operating into MGRT?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Retalhuleu — one desk for the whole trip.