Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport is a large airport serving Coxen Hole, Honduras. Its IATA code is RTB and its ICAO code is MHRO. The airport lies at an elevation of 39 ft (12 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 07/25, 7,349 ft (2,240 m) long. Local time follows the America/Tegucigalpa time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- RTB
- ICAO code
- MHRO
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 39 ft (12 m)
- Coordinates
- 16.3168, -86.5230
- Time zone
- America/Tegucigalpa
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 7,349 ft · 2,240 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| UII Utila Airport | Utila Island, Honduras | 44 km · 27 mi |
| GJA La Laguna Airport | Guanaja, Honduras | 67 km · 42 mi |
| LCE Golosón International Airport | La Ceiba, Honduras | 73 km · 45 mi |
| SAP Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport | San Pedro Sula, Honduras | 178 km · 111 mi |
| DGA Dangriga Airport | Dangriga, Belize | 196 km · 122 mi |
| PLJ Placencia Airport | Placencia, Belize | 198 km · 123 mi |
| BGK Big Creek Airport | Big Creek, Belize | 202 km · 126 mi |
| INB Independence Airport | Independence, Belize | 206 km · 128 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from RTB. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEX Mexico City | 1,372 | 852 | 741 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 1,937 | 1,204 | 1,046 | View route |
| JFK New York | 2,970 | 1,845 | 1,604 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 3,736 | 2,322 | 2,017 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 6,203 | 3,854 | 3,349 | View route |
| LHR London | 8,326 | 5,174 | 4,496 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 8,580 | 5,331 | 4,633 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,979 | 5,579 | 4,848 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 10,789 | 6,704 | 5,826 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 12,464 | 7,745 | 6,730 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,232 | 8,222 | 7,145 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 13,303 | 8,266 | 7,183 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 13,819 | 8,587 | 7,462 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 13,968 | 8,679 | 7,542 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 14,724 | 9,149 | 7,950 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 17,736 | 11,021 | 9,577 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| GND | GND | 121.600 |
| TWR | ROATAN TWR | 118.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport?
The IATA code of Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport is RTB and its ICAO code is MHRO.
Where is Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport located?
Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport is in Coxen Hole, Islas de la Bahía Department, Honduras, at 16.3168, -86.5230.
What time zone is Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport in?
Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Tegucigalpa. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 07/25, 7,349 ft (2,240 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Utila Airport (UII), about 44 km (27 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.