Rubelsanto Airport (MGRB)
Medium airport · Rubelsanto, Alta Verapez Department, Guatemala
Airport data
| Name | Rubelsanto Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MGRB |
| IATA | RUV |
| Elevation | 426 ft (130 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 15°59'31" W 90°26'43" 15.99200, -90.44530 |
| Location | Rubelsanto, Alta Verapez Department, Guatemala |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 4,690 ft (1430 m) | 70 ft | ASP | No |
Rubelsanto Airport at a glance
Rubelsanto Airport is a medium airport in Rubelsanto, Alta Verapez Department, Guatemala, known to airline systems as RUV. The field elevation of 426 ft (130 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MGRB 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, 08/26, offers 4,690 ft (1430 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MGRB 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 Rubelsanto Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coban Airport | MGCB | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Mundo Maya International Airport | MGMM | 120 km (65 NM) |
| La Aurora International Airport | MGGT | 157 km (85 NM) |
| Puerto Barrios Airport | MGPB | 201 km (109 NM) |
| Retalhuleu Airport | MGRT | 212 km (114 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Rubelsanto Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 426 ft field elevation of Rubelsanto 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 Rubelsanto Airport
What is the ICAO code of Rubelsanto Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Rubelsanto Airport is MGRB, and its IATA code is RUV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Rubelsanto Airport above sea level?
Rubelsanto Airport sits at an elevation of 426 feet (130 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Rubelsanto Airport located?
The airport lies at 15.9920, -90.4453 — in Rubelsanto, Alta Verapez Department, Guatemala, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Coban Airport, about 58 km away.
Does MGRB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MGRB 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 Rubelsanto Airport?
Rubelsanto Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 4,690 ft (1430 m) with a ASP surface.