Airport code
AAZ — Quezaltenango Airport
AAZ is the IATA code for Quezaltenango Airport, an airport serving Quezaltenango, Guatemala. Its ICAO code is MGQZ, and it operates in the America/Guatemala time zone (UTC-6). The airport sits at 14.8656, -91.5020 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 7779 ft (2371 m).
Overview
About Quezaltenango Airport
Los Altos Airport, also known as Quetzaltenango Airport, serves the city of Quetzaltenango, also known as "Xelajú" or "Xela," and western Guatemala. It is operated and administered by Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil de Guatemala (DGAC). In 2016, the airport handled 2,937 passengers.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | AAZ |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | MGQZ |
| Airport name | Quezaltenango Airport |
| City | Quezaltenango |
| Country | Guatemala |
| Time zone | America/Guatemala (UTC-6) |
| Latitude | 14.8656 |
| Longitude | -91.5020 |
| Elevation | 7779 ft (2371 m) |
| Airport type | Small airport |
| Continent | North America |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 6,900 ft (2,103 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Quezaltenango Airport?
The IATA code for Quezaltenango Airport is AAZ.
What is the ICAO code for Quezaltenango Airport?
The ICAO code for Quezaltenango Airport is MGQZ.
Where is AAZ airport located?
Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) is located in Quezaltenango, Guatemala.
What time zone is AAZ in?
Quezaltenango Airport operates in the America/Guatemala time zone, which is UTC-6.
What is the nearest airport to AAZ?
The nearest airport to Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) is Retalhuleu Airport (RER) in Retalhuleu, about 44 km away.
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