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.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR MGGT 030900Z 02010KT 1000 -DZ BR OVC008 17/17 Q1021 A3015 RMK APCH CLSDWind 020° at 10 kt — likely active runway near heading 02
Current TAF
TAF MGGT 030500Z 0306/0406 02006KT 9999 FEW016 SCT200 TX27/0320Z TN18/0312Z 0315/0317 FEW018 BECMG 0318/0320 18006KT SCT020 TEMPO 0321/0402 VCTSRA FEW025CB BECMG 0402/0404 03008KT SCT016Decode METAR for MGGT
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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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Training Availability
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