GUA Airport Code, La Aurora International Airport
GUA is the IATA code for La Aurora International Airport, the main international gateway for Guatemala City, Guatemala. Airlines and booking systems use GUA, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code MGGT. At 4952 ft (1509 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
What is the Guatemala City airport code?
The airport code for La Aurora International Airport is GUA. 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 MGGT, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It carries scheduled service and ranks number 385 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code MGGT begins with M, the prefix ICAO assigns to Central America and the Caribbean.
Where is GUA?
La Aurora International Airport serves Guatemala City, Guatemala. It lies in the northern and western hemispheres, at 14.58° N, 90.53° W. At 4952 ft (1509 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at GUA
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 9,800 ft (2.99 km), designated 02/20.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Guatemala City?
The IATA airport code for La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City is GUA. Its ICAO code is MGGT.
What is the 3-letter code for Guatemala City?
The 3-letter IATA code for La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City is GUA.
What airport is GUA?
GUA is La Aurora International Airport, located in Guatemala City, Guatemala.
What country is GUA in?
GUA (La Aurora International Airport) is in Guatemala.
Where is GUA airport located?
La Aurora International Airport (GUA) is in Guatemala City, Guatemala, at coordinates 14.5829, -90.52751.
What is the ICAO code for La Aurora International Airport?
The ICAO code for La Aurora International Airport is MGGT. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code GUA.
What is the difference between GUA and MGGT?
GUA is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. MGGT is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, La Aurora International Airport.
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