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Quezaltenango Airport

IATA AAZICAO MGQZ🇬🇹 Quezaltenango
Coordinates
14.8656°N, 91.5020°W
Elevation
7,779 ft (2,371 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GT-QZ
Time zone
Guatemala(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
0.6° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:33
Sunrise
05:54
Sunset
18:21
Civil dusk
18:43

About 12h 27m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Quezaltenango Airport

Quezaltenango Airport

Los Altos Airport, also known as Quetzaltenango Airport, serves the city of Quetzaltenango, also known as "Xelajú" or "Xela," and western Guatemala. It is operated and administered by Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil de Guatemala (DGAC). In 2016, the airport handled 2,937 passengers.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

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NOTAMs

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Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 236,900 ft / 2,103 mAsphaltUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Quezaltenango Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Quezaltenango Airport?

The ICAO code for Quezaltenango Airport is MGQZ, and its IATA code is AAZ.

Where is Quezaltenango Airport located?

Quezaltenango Airport is small airport located in Quezaltenango, Guatemala, at an elevation of 7,779 ft (2,371 m).

How many runways does Quezaltenango Airport have?

Quezaltenango Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 6,900 ft / 2,103 m.

What time zone is Quezaltenango Airport in?

Quezaltenango Airport is in the America/Guatemala time zone (UTC-06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Quezaltenango Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Quezaltenango Airport is approximately 0.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Quezaltenango Airport?

The nearest airport to Quezaltenango Airport is San Marcos Airport (MGSM), about 18.6 nm to the wnw, followed by Santiago Airport and Quiché Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Quezaltenango Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.