Retalhuleu Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Retalhuleu, Guatemala. Its IATA code is RER and its ICAO code is MGRT. The airport lies at an elevation of 656 ft (200 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 04/22, 5,065 ft (1,544 m) long. Local time follows the America/Guatemala time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- RER
- ICAO code
- MGRT
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 656 ft (200 m)
- Coordinates
- 14.5214, -91.6970
- Time zone
- America/Guatemala
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 5,065 ft · 1,544 m | 100 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Retalhuleu Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| AAZ Quezaltenango Airport | Quezaltenango, Guatemala | 44 km · 27 mi |
| TAP Tapachula International Airport | Tapachula, Mexico | 78 km · 48 mi |
| HUG Huehuetenango Airport | Huehuetenango, Guatemala | 91 km · 57 mi |
| GUA La Aurora International Airport | Guatemala City, Guatemala | 126 km · 78 mi |
| TGZ Angel Albino Corzo International Airport | Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Mexico | 268 km · 167 mi |
| ILS Ilopango International Airport | San Salvador, El Salvador | 293 km · 182 mi |
| SAL El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez | San Salvador (San Luis Talpa), El Salvador | 309 km · 192 mi |
| FRS Mundo Maya International Airport | San Benito, Guatemala | 330 km · 205 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from RER. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEX Mexico City | 955 | 594 | 516 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 2,248 | 1,397 | 1,214 | View route |
| JFK New York | 3,384 | 2,102 | 1,827 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 3,444 | 2,140 | 1,860 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 6,480 | 4,026 | 3,499 | View route |
| LHR London | 8,834 | 5,489 | 4,770 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 9,099 | 5,654 | 4,913 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 9,488 | 5,896 | 5,123 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 11,310 | 7,028 | 6,107 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 12,250 | 7,612 | 6,614 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 13,276 | 8,249 | 7,168 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 13,389 | 8,319 | 7,229 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,674 | 8,497 | 7,383 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 14,333 | 8,906 | 7,739 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 15,076 | 9,368 | 8,140 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 17,546 | 10,902 | 9,474 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | TWR | 118.800 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Retalhuleu Airport?
The IATA code of Retalhuleu Airport is RER and its ICAO code is MGRT.
Where is Retalhuleu Airport located?
Retalhuleu Airport is in Retalhuleu, Retalhuleu Department, Guatemala, at 14.5214, -91.6970.
What time zone is Retalhuleu Airport in?
Retalhuleu Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Guatemala. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Retalhuleu Airport?
The longest runway listed is 04/22, 5,065 ft (1,544 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Retalhuleu Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ), about 44 km (27 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.