AAZ Airport Code, Quezaltenango Airport
AAZ is the IATA code for Quezaltenango Airport, a smaller airport near Quezaltenango, Guatemala. Airlines and booking systems use AAZ, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code MGQZ. At 7779 ft (2371 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
What is the Quezaltenango airport code?
The airport code for Quezaltenango Airport is AAZ. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code MGQZ, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
Its ICAO code MGQZ begins with M, the prefix ICAO assigns to Central America and the Caribbean.
Where is AAZ?
Quezaltenango Airport serves Quezaltenango, Guatemala. It lies in the northern and western hemispheres, at 14.87° N, 91.50° W. At 7779 ft (2371 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at AAZ
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 6,900 ft (2.10 km), designated 05/23.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Quezaltenango?
The IATA airport code for Quezaltenango Airport in Quezaltenango is AAZ. Its ICAO code is MGQZ.
What is the 3-letter code for Quezaltenango?
The 3-letter IATA code for Quezaltenango Airport in Quezaltenango is AAZ.
What airport is AAZ?
AAZ is Quezaltenango Airport, located in Quezaltenango, Guatemala.
What country is AAZ in?
AAZ (Quezaltenango Airport) is in Guatemala.
Where is AAZ airport located?
Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) is in Quezaltenango, Guatemala, at coordinates 14.8656, -91.502.
What is the ICAO code for Quezaltenango Airport?
The ICAO code for Quezaltenango Airport is MGQZ. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code AAZ.
What is the difference between AAZ and MGQZ?
AAZ is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. MGQZ is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Quezaltenango Airport.
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