AirportLookupSim Database
Back to Search

Reference only — not for real-world navigation.

MGSJ

San José Airport · Puerto San José

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
29 ft / 9 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.50 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
15/33 · 6,595 ft · AsphaltUNLIT
Flight Planning
Quick Jump to Next Destination

Tip: Search your next airport to quickly compare ILS data.

Welcome to the technical flight briefing for San José Airport (MGSJ), located in Puerto San José, 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 29 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
San José Airport
ICAO / IATA
MGSJ / GSJ
Municipality
Puerto San José
Country
Region
GT-ES — Escuintla Department
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
29 ft
Wikipedia

Pilot Toolbox

External charts, live tracking and weather reports.

🗺️ SkyVector Charts📡 FlightAware Live🌡️ Live METAR🌦️ TAF Forecast🌍 Satellite View

Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 15 / 33
UNLIT
Runway Length: 6,595 ft / 2,010 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 156.7° / 336.7°
RWY 15 (156.7°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 33 (336.7°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

TWR TWR
118.50 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

MGGTILS
La Aurora Airport
79 km / 43 nm
MGRT
Retalhuleu Airport
113 km / 61 nm
MGCB
Coban Airport
177 km / 95 nm
MSSS
Ilopango International Airport
187 km / 101 nm
MMTP
Tapachula International Airport
191 km / 103 nm

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