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Retalhuleu Airport

IATA RERICAO MGRT🇬🇹 Retalhuleu
Coordinates
14.5214°N, 91.6970°W
Elevation
656 ft (200 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
GT-RE
Time zone
Guatemala(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
0.8° E

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:34
Sunrise
05:56
Sunset
18:19
Civil dusk
18:41

About 12h 23m 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 Retalhuleu Airport

Retalhuleu Airport, also known as Base Aérea del Sur, is an airport serving Retalhuleu, the capital of Retalhuleu Department in Guatemala.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Retalhuleu Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: MGHT.

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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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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04 / 225,065 ft / 1,544 m100 ftAspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
TWRTWR118.800 MHz

Navaids(1)

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: E (from about 90°), on 39% of observations, averaging 9 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan66%1,580 ft
Feb75%1,496 ft
Mar75%1,708 ft
Apr63%1,892 ft
May54%2,347 ft
Jun53%2,302 ft
Jul68%2,285 ft
Aug62%2,441 ft
Sep51%1,870 ft
Oct42%775 ft
Nov49%846 ft
Dec63%442 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~4422,441 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Retalhuleu Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Retalhuleu Airport?

The ICAO code for Retalhuleu Airport is MGRT, and its IATA code is RER.

Where is Retalhuleu Airport located?

Retalhuleu Airport is medium airport located in Retalhuleu, Guatemala, at an elevation of 656 ft (200 m).

How many runways does Retalhuleu Airport have?

Retalhuleu Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,065 ft / 1,544 m.

What time zone is Retalhuleu Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Retalhuleu Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Retalhuleu 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 Retalhuleu Airport?

The nearest airport to Retalhuleu Airport is Coatepeque Airport (CTF), about 15 nm to the nw, followed by Champerico Airport and Quezaltenango Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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