But a personal vehicle you can hide/be safe in is better. Otherwise not recommeded.Ī car is needed to reach all spotting locations or you can go by taxi or uber. There is only one terminal, all airlines operate this terminal thus. Last Change: February 2023 (Spot 1) Rating Written by Severin Hackenberger in cooperation with Juan Manuel Galvez Vassaux, Gerrit Griem and Davide Calabresi. In the years 2005/2006 the terminal was expanded and now has 19 gates. Then in the 1960s a new terminal was constrcuted with 8 gates on the west side of the airport. The first terminal was constructed in the 1940s in the east side of the airport and now it is part of the Guatemala Air Force area.

The airport was built in 1923, but during last years a lot of modifications have been done. The elevation of the airport is 4951 feet above sea level and it has only one runway and one terminal, which makes spotting quite easy. This airport has airlines, cargo airlines, military and general aviation. The airport is located in the middle of the city and it is a very nice destination for spotters because of the variaty of movements it has. I t is the fourth busiest airport in Central America and before Covid crysis it was growing quickly: In 2019 it recorded 3 milion passengers.

La Aurora International Airport (GUA/MGGT) is an international airport that serves the capital of Guatemala, Guatemala City.

Guatemala city airport layout