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MGGT

La Aurora Airport · Guatemala City

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
4,952 ft / 1,509 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.10 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
02/20 · 9,800 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for La Aurora Airport (MGGT), located in Guatemala City, Guatemala. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 4,952 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
La Aurora Airport
ICAO / IATA
MGGT / GUA
Municipality
Guatemala City
Country
Region
GT-GU — Guatemala Department
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
4,952 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 02 / 20
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,800 ft / 2,987 m
Runway Width: 196 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 17.4° / 197.4°
RWY 02 (17.4°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: I-AUR | CRS: 14°
RWY 20 (197.4°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

AFIS GUATEMALA RDO
126.90 MHz
APP CON
119.30 MHz
ATIS ATIS
126.50 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
120.70 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
TWR TWR
118.10 MHz

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MGRB
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MSSS
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Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026