La Aurora Airport

MGGT / GUA

Guatemala City, GT

Last Updated
Mar 5, 02:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 53 min ago
02:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
12 kt
20°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
345 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MGGT 050200Z 02012KT 9999 FEW016 SCT080 20/12 Q1019 A3009

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 4,952 ft
FEW 1,600 ft AGL
SCT 8,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,552 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,952 ft AMSL
QNH
345 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
180 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,952 ft)
Pressure Alt
25,000 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 26,788 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +14.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF MGGT 050000Z 0500/0600 01012KT 9999 FEW016 TX26/0520Z TN14/0512Z TEMPO 0500/0501 VCTSRA FEW025CB PROB40 0506/0512 8000 SCT016 BECMG 0514/0516 18008KT FEW018 BECMG 0518/0520 SCT020 TEMPO 0521/0600 VCTSRA FEW025CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:53Z BASE
+0h
VFR 10° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
06:00Z PROB40
+4h
MVFR
Visibility: 8 km
14:00Z BECMG
+12h
VFR 180° 8 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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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

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.