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MGQZ

Quezaltenango Airport · Quezaltenango

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
7,779 ft / 2,371 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
05/23 · 6,900 ft · AsphaltUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Quezaltenango Airport (MGQZ), located in Quezaltenango, 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 7,779 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.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
Quezaltenango Airport
ICAO / IATA
MGQZ / AAZ
Municipality
Quezaltenango
Country
Region
GT-QZ — Quetzaltenango Department
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
7,779 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 05 / 23
UNLIT
Runway Length: 6,900 ft / 2,103 m
Runway Width: 0 ft /
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: ° / °
RWY 05
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 23
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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44 km / 24 nm
MMTP
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94 km / 51 nm
MGGTILS
La Aurora Airport
109 km / 59 nm
MGSJ
San José Airport
126 km / 68 nm
MGCB
Coban Airport
135 km / 73 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026