Coban Airport (MGCB)
Medium airport · Coban, Alta Verapez Department, Guatemala
Airport data
| Name | Coban Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MGCB |
| IATA | CBV |
| Elevation | 4,339 ft (1323 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 15°28'8" W 90°24'24" 15.46900, -90.40670 |
| Location | Coban, Alta Verapez Department, Guatemala |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 3,340 ft (1018 m) | 50 ft | ASP | No |
Coban Airport at a glance
Coban Airport is a medium airport in Coban, Alta Verapez Department, Guatemala, known to airline systems as CBV. The field elevation of 4,339 ft (1323 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MGCB are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 03/21, offers 3,340 ft (1018 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MGCB shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Coban Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rubelsanto Airport | MGRB | 58 km (31 NM) |
| La Aurora International Airport | MGGT | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Mundo Maya International Airport | MGMM | 171 km (92 NM) |
| Retalhuleu Airport | MGRT | 174 km (94 NM) |
| San José Airport | MGSJ | 177 km (96 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Coban Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,339 ft field elevation of Coban Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 7 airports and airfields we list for Guatemala — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Coban Airport
What is the ICAO code of Coban Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Coban Airport is MGCB, and its IATA code is CBV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Coban Airport above sea level?
Coban Airport sits at an elevation of 4,339 feet (1323 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Coban Airport located?
The airport lies at 15.4690, -90.4067 — in Coban, Alta Verapez Department, Guatemala, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Rubelsanto Airport, about 58 km away.
Does MGCB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MGCB appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Coban Airport?
Coban Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 3,340 ft (1018 m) with a ASP surface.