Regional airport · Puerto San Jose, Guatemala
Puerto de San Jose Escuintla
- Elevation
- 29 ft
- Coordinates
- 13°56′N 90°50′W
- Local time
- America/Guatemala
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Field information
MGSJ runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Puerto de San Jose Escuintla (MGSJ/GSJ) has one runway, 15/33, 6,595 ft (2,010 m) long of asphalt. Operating hours: Sunrise to sunset. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at MGSJ, 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
Puerto San José
Elevation
29 ft
Position
13.9362, -90.8358
Operating hours
Sunrise to sunset
Runways · MGSJ
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 6,595 ft (2,010 m) | 150 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at MGSJ.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Puerto de San Jose Escuintla (MGSJ / GSJ) in Puerto San Jose, Guatemala, through one 24/7 OCC desk. MGSJ 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 MGSJ
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 MGSJ
Direct FBO and handler coordination at MGSJ covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at MGSJ
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at MGSJ is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to MGSJ
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for MGSJ: 13° 56′ 10″ N 90° 50′ 9″ W; elevation 29 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Puerto San Jose
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Puerto San Jose. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at MGSJ.
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Cargo Operations at MGSJ
Support for freighter operations into MGSJ covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where MGSJ sits in the network
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Operating into MGSJ?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Puerto de San Jose Escuintla — one desk for the whole trip.