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La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
La Aurora International Airport is an international airport serving Guatemala City (Guatemala Department), Guatemala. Its IATA code is GUA and its ICAO code is MGGT. It has one runway, 2,987 m long.
- IATAGUA
- ICAOMGGT
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- GUA
- ICAO code
- MGGT
- City
- Guatemala City
- Region / province
- Guatemala Department
- Country / territory
- Guatemala
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 14.5829° N, 90.5275° W
- Elevation
- 1,509 m (4,952 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Guatemala (UTC-06:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,987 m (9,800 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 2,987 m9,800 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
16,037 km
Direct flight: ≈ 20 h 35 min
Hanoi (HAN)
15,653 km
Direct flight: ≈ 20 h 5 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
16,615 km
Direct flight: ≈ 21 h 15 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Flight information (AFIS) AFIS | 126.900 MHz |
| Approach APP | 119.300 MHz |
| ATIS | 126.500 MHz |
| Clearance delivery CLD | 120.700 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.900 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.100 MHz |
Air freight to and from La Aurora International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Guatemala City through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Guatemala
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mundo Maya International Airport | FRS | 269 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of La Aurora International Airport?
The IATA code of La Aurora International Airport is GUA and its ICAO code is MGGT. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is La Aurora International Airport located?
La Aurora International Airport is in Guatemala City, Guatemala Department, Guatemala, at coordinates 14.5829° N, 90.5275° W and an elevation of 1,509 m (4,952 ft).
How far is La Aurora International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from La Aurora International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 16,615 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 15,653 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 16,037 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 21 h 15 min.
How long is the runway at La Aurora International Airport?
The longest runway at La Aurora International Airport is 2,987 m (9,800 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from La Aurora International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and La Aurora International Airport (GUA) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.