La Aurora Airport

MGGT / GUA

Guatemala City, GT

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

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Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 56 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
12 kt
20°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
346 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MGGT 040900Z 02012KT CAVOK 14/11 Q1021 A3015
QNH
346 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
181 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,952 ft)
Pressure Alt
24,970 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 26,038 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +8.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF MGGT 040500Z 0406/0506 01018KT 9999 FEW014 TX27/0420Z TN14/0412Z PROB30 TEMPO 0406/0416 03014KT 8000 SCT012 BECMG 0416/0418 03010KT FEW018 TEMPO 0418/0500 SCT020 BECMG 0500/0502 FEW016
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:55Z BASE
+0h
VFR 10° 18 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
16:00Z BECMG
+7h
VFR 30° 10 kt
18:00Z TEMPO
+9h
VFR

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GGT
02 ✈️
20

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 02
9,800 ft 196 ft ASP 17°
12.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MGGT

4,453 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
66.6%
MVFR
31.5%
IFR
1.2%
LIFR
0.7%

La Aurora Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 66.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 1.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 11.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 123 knots. Temperatures typically range between 7°C and 29°C with an average of 18.7°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, February, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 11.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 123 kt
Calm Winds: 6.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
51.3%
NE
28%
E
0.8%
SE
1.7%
S
9.6%
SW
1.7%
W
0.1%
NW
0.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 18.7°C
Range: 7°C to 29°C
7°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

March February January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2 kt

Statistics computed from 4,453 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

La Aurora Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MGGT
IATA Code: GUA
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,952 ft MSL

Location

City: Guatemala City
Country: GT
Latitude: 14.583300°
Longitude: -90.527496°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 9,800 ft
Width: 196 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About La Aurora Airport

Overview

La Aurora Airport serves as the primary international airport for Guatemala City, located at an elevation of 4,952 feet above mean sea level. Situated in Guatemala's central highlands, this large airport is a critical transportation hub for the country's capital region, handling significant commercial and potentially military traffic.

Flying Conditions

The high-altitude environment at 4,952 ft MSL introduces performance considerations for aircraft, particularly during takeoff and landing. Pilots should anticipate potential density altitude challenges, which can significantly impact aircraft performance, especially during warmer periods of the year.

Notable Features

The airport features a substantial runway 02/20 measuring 9,800 feet long with an asphalt surface, providing adequate length for most commercial and larger aircraft operations. Its geographical position in Guatemala City's mountainous terrain suggests potential wind variability and potential terrain-induced turbulence during approach and departure.

Approach Considerations

Runway 02/20's orientation suggests potential wind alignment variations that pilots should assess during pre-flight planning. The extensive 9,800-foot runway length provides flexibility for various aircraft types, with ample margin for safe operations at the airport's significant elevation.

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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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.