Retalhuleu Airport

MGRT / RER

Retalhuleu, GT

Last Updated
Apr 23, 00:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 3 hours ago
00:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
0 kt
10+ km
Visibility
20,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MGRT 230000Z 00000KT 9999 FEW018 SCT090 BKN200 25/24 Q1013 A2991 VOLC STA MARIA Y SATGO EN ACTV

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 656 ft
FEW 1,800 ft AGL
SCT 9,000 ft AGL
BKN 20,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,456 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
9,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,656 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
20,656 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Retalhuleu Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 20,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 2.5 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 20000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 25°C (77°F) with a dewpoint of 24°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
991 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (656 ft)
Pressure Alt
664 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,021 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.3°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GRT
04
22

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 5,065 ft 100 ft ASP 49°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
49° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MGRT

3,078 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
54.9%
MVFR
43.5%
IFR
1.4%
LIFR
0.2%

Retalhuleu Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 54.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 1.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 31.4% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 20°C and 37°C with an average of 28.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are November, December, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 31.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.1%
NE
6.7%
E
4.2%
SE
3.3%
S
7.1%
SW
11.6%
W
30.4%
NW
2.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.9°C
Range: 20°C to 37°C
20°C 37°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

November December September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt

Statistics computed from 3,078 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Retalhuleu Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MGRT
IATA Code: RER
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 656 ft MSL

Location

City: Retalhuleu
Country: GT
Latitude: 14.521431°
Longitude: -91.697001°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 5,065 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Retalhuleu Airport

Overview

Retalhuleu Airport serves the southwestern Guatemala region, situated at 656 feet above mean sea level near the city of Retalhuleu. The medium-sized airport supports regional aviation operations with a single asphalt runway measuring 5,065 feet long. Located at coordinates 14.521431, -91.697001, the airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the local area.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Retalhuleu Airport are predominantly visual flight rules (VFR), with 68.1% of observations supporting clear conditions. Pilots can expect consistent winds primarily from the west (270°) at an average of 6.5 knots, with occasional gusts up to 20 knots. Temperature ranges between 20°C and 35°C, with an average of 28.7°C, creating stable atmospheric conditions for most of the year.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical position suggests a relatively flat terrain typical of Guatemala's coastal and southern regions. With calm wind conditions occurring 30.5% of the time, pilots should anticipate stable approach and departure environments. The airport's elevation of 656 feet provides moderate terrain clearance for regional operations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 04/22 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with wind conditions supporting 100% of potential approaches. The average crosswind is minimal at 3.8 knots, offering comfortable landing conditions. November, December, and September represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for flight operations.

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.