La Aurora International Airport (MGGT)

Guatemala City, Guatemala · Latin America

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

MGGT

IATA

GUA

City

Guatemala City

Country

Guatemala

Region

Latin America

Elevation

4,952 ft

Runways

1 runway

Coordinates

14.5833, -90.5275

Overview

Guatemalan capital airport at elevation surrounded by volcanic terrain. Challenging approach procedures.

Current Weather at MGGT

Pilots flying into or out of La Aurora International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at La Aurora International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for MGGT. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for MGGT. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Guatemala City. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around La Aurora International Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at La Aurora International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like MGGT include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Sectional Chart Guide

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