Puerto Barrios Airport (MGPB)
Medium airport · Puerto Barrios, Izabal Department, Guatemala
Airport data
| Name | Puerto Barrios Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MGPB |
| IATA | PBR |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 15°43'51" W 88°35'2" 15.73090, -88.58380 |
| Location | Puerto Barrios, Izabal Department, Guatemala |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 8,880 ft (2707 m) | 110 ft | CON | No |
Puerto Barrios Airport at a glance
Puerto Barrios Airport is a medium airport in Puerto Barrios, Izabal Department, Guatemala, known to airline systems as PBR. The field elevation of 33 ft (10 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MGPB are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 12/30, offers 8,880 ft (2707 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MGPB 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 Puerto Barrios Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport | MHLM | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Placencia Airport | MZPL | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Tela Airport | MHTE | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Dangriga Airport | MZPB | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Palmerola International Airport | MHPR | 182 km (98 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Puerto Barrios Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 33 ft field elevation of Puerto Barrios 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 Puerto Barrios Airport
What is the ICAO code of Puerto Barrios Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Puerto Barrios Airport is MGPB, and its IATA code is PBR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Puerto Barrios Airport above sea level?
Puerto Barrios Airport sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Puerto Barrios Airport located?
The airport lies at 15.7309, -88.5838 — in Puerto Barrios, Izabal Department, Guatemala, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport, about 77 km away.
Does MGPB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MGPB 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 Puerto Barrios Airport?
Puerto Barrios Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 8,880 ft (2707 m) with a CON surface.