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Esquipulas Airport serves Esquipulas, GT.
Esquipulas Airport (MGES) is a public airstrip serving the city of Esquipulas in Chiquimula Department, Guatemala.
- Location: Approximately 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) east of Esquipulas and 6 kilometers (4 miles) from the border with Honduras. Coordinates are N14°34.05' / W89°19.57'.
- Elevation: 3,114 feet (949 meters) above mean sea level.
- Runway: One runway, designated 07/25, which is 1,020 meters (3,346 feet) long and has a gravel surface. The surface is also described as "Hard".
- Use: It is open to the public.
- Current Developments: As of July 2026, the General Directorate of Civil Aeronautics (DGAC) is overseeing the installation of a perimeter wall and the reconstruction of the waiting room at the aerodrome, with the waiting room expected to be completed in August.
*Sources researched: skyvector.com, en.wikipedia.org, pilotnav.com, aeroinside.com, dgac.gob.gt*
AirportRoutes · updated Aug 12, 2026
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Where is Esquipulas Airport located?
Esquipulas Airport is located in Esquipulas, GT, at an elevation of 3090 ft. Its IATA code is — and ICAO code is MGES.