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Small airport

San Marcos Airport

ICAO MGSM🇬🇹 San Marcos
Coordinates
14.9553°N, 91.8083°W
Elevation
7,933 ft (2,418 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GT-SM
Time zone
Guatemala(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
0.8° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:34
Sunrise
05:56
Sunset
18:23
Civil dusk
18:45

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 San Marcos Airport

San Marcos Airport is a high elevation airport serving the city of San Marcos, the capital of San Marcos Department in Guatemala. The airport is on the southwest side of the city.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from San Marcos Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for San Marcos Airport?

The ICAO code for San Marcos Airport is MGSM.

Where is San Marcos Airport located?

San Marcos Airport is small airport located in San Marcos, Guatemala, at an elevation of 7,933 ft (2,418 m).

What time zone is San Marcos Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at San Marcos Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at San Marcos Airport is approximately 0.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near San Marcos Airport?

The nearest airport to San Marcos Airport is Coatepeque Airport (CTF), about 16.3 nm to the ssw, followed by Malacatán Airport and Quezaltenango Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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