La Laguna Airport

MHNJ / GJA

Guanaja, HN

Last Updated
Mar 4, 02:00Z

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Currently using: MHRO
Weather Source: Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport (MHRO)
Distance: 36nm / 67km from MHNJ

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 36 min ago
02:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
5 kt
60°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MHRO 040200Z 06005KT 9999 FEW024 26/23 Q1014 A2994 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 49 ft
FEW 2,400 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,449 ft AMSL
QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1012 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (49 ft)
Pressure Alt
27 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,359 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF MHRO 032240Z 0400/0424 09016KT 9999 SCT020TCU TX30/0419Z TN26/0412Z BECMG 0408/0410 SCT022 TEMPO 0421/0423 5000 SHRA SCT024TCU FEW026CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:35Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 90° 16 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
08:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HNJ
12 ✈️
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
3,990 ft 66 ft ASP 115°
2.5 kt 4.3 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

La Laguna Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MHNJ
IATA Code: GJA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 49 ft MSL

Location

City: Guanaja
Country: HN
Latitude: 16.445400°
Longitude: -85.906601°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 3,990 ft
Width: 66 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About La Laguna Airport

Overview

La Laguna Airport serves Guanaja Island, located off the Caribbean coast of Honduras. As a medium-sized airport with an elevation of 49 feet mean sea level, it provides critical transportation infrastructure for this island community. The airport supports regional connectivity and serves as an important access point for Guanaja.

Flying Conditions

Being situated in a Caribbean island environment, La Laguna Airport experiences maritime tropical weather conditions with potential rapid changes. Pilots should anticipate variable wind patterns that could impact the 3,990-foot asphalt runway. Seasonal variations can include increased precipitation and potential tropical weather systems during hurricane season.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (12/30) is oriented to accommodate prevailing wind directions typical of island terrain. Its relatively low elevation of 49 feet MSL suggests a coastal plain environment with minimal terrain obstacles. The geographical coordinates (16.445400, -85.906601) place the airport in a strategically important location for regional aviation.

Approach Considerations

Runway 12/30 provides a substantial 3,990-foot asphalt surface suitable for medium-sized aircraft operations. Approach considerations should include potential maritime wind shifts and the surrounding island topography. Pilots should maintain heightened situational awareness due to the airport's island location and potential rapid weather transitions.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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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.