Quezaltenango Airport

MGQZ / AAZ

Quezaltenango, GT

Last Updated
Mar 4, 00:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 3 hours ago
00:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
15 kt
360°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MGQZ 040000Z 36015KT 9999 FEW020 17/12 QFE 771/1

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 7,779 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,779 ft AMSL

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GQZ
05 ✈️
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
6,900 ft 0 ft Asphalt
9.6 kt 11.5 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MGQZ

3,874 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
64.9%
MVFR
31.9%
IFR
1%
LIFR
2.2%

Quezaltenango Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 64.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 3.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 9.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 46.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -4°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, February, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 9.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 46.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
27.3%
NE
7.8%
E
4.6%
SE
10%
S
1.4%
SW
0.9%
W
0.6%
NW
1.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 16.1°C
Range: -4°C to 28°C
-4°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.5%

Best Months for VFR

March February January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6 kt

Statistics computed from 3,874 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Quezaltenango Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MGQZ
IATA Code: AAZ
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 7,779 ft MSL

Location

City: Quezaltenango
Country: GT
Latitude: 14.865600°
Longitude: -91.501999°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 6,900 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: Asphalt
ILS: No

About Quezaltenango Airport

Quezaltenango Airport (MGQZ/AAZ) is located in Quezaltenango, GT at an elevation of 7,779 feet MSL, making density altitude a consideration for performance planning. The airport has 1 runway (05/23), with the longest at 6,900 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 64.9% of the time based on 3,874 observations, MGQZ requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 3.2% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at MGQZ come from the N (0°) with an average speed of 9.3 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (46.3% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 05/23 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 6 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, February, January, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -4°C (25°F) to 28°C (82°F), averaging 16.1°C (61°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29 to 31 inHg (982-1050 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 3,874 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.