Quezaltenango Airport guide

Updated 2026-10-08

Quetzaltenango Airport, also called Los Altos Airport (ICAO: MGQZ), serves Guatemala's second city and the western highlands. It sits in a high basin at about 2,370 metres above sea level, in the northeastern part of Quetzaltenango, with a mountain ridge roughly 3 km north of the runway.

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Services at Quezaltenango Airport

2 of 6 available

Key facts

  • Passengers9.0K9,022 in 2022
  • Services4listed across 2 of 6 types
  • Movements2.8K2,800 flights a year
  • Local timeGuatemala time
  • IATAAAZICAO MGQZ
  • Opened1955
  • Runways1
  • Terminals1domestic
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Terminals

1 terminal
  • MADomesticMain TerminalTAG Airlines

Nearby cities

straight-line distance
  • QuetzaltenangoSouthwest of the airport5 km

Questions

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What are the airport codes for Quezaltenango Airport?

Quezaltenango Airport uses the following codes: IATA: AAZ, ICAO: MGQZ. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.

Where is Quezaltenango Airport located?

Quezaltenango Airport is located in Quezaltenango, Quetzaltenango Department, Guatemala. The airport coordinates are 14.8656°, -91.5020°.

What services are available at Quezaltenango Airport?

Quezaltenango Airport offers: 3 car rental companies, 1 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.

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