San José Airport (MGSJ)
Medium airport · Puerto San José, Escuintla Department, Guatemala
Airport data
| Name | San José Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MGSJ |
| IATA | GSJ |
| Elevation | 29 ft (9 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 13°56'10" W 90°50'9" 13.93620, -90.83580 |
| Location | Puerto San José, Escuintla Department, Guatemala |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 6,595 ft (2010 m) | 150 ft | ASP | No |
San José Airport at a glance
San José Airport is a medium airport in Puerto San José, Escuintla Department, Guatemala, known to airline systems as GSJ. The field elevation of 29 ft (9 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MGSJ 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, 15/33, offers 6,595 ft (2010 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MGSJ 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 San José Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| La Aurora International Airport | MGGT | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Retalhuleu Airport | MGRT | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Coban Airport | MGCB | 177 km (96 NM) |
| Ilopango International Airport | MSSS | 187 km (101 NM) |
| Tapachula International Airport | MMTP | 191 km (103 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for San José Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 29 ft field elevation of San José 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 San José Airport
What is the ICAO code of San José Airport?
The ICAO identifier of San José Airport is MGSJ, and its IATA code is GSJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is San José Airport above sea level?
San José Airport sits at an elevation of 29 feet (9 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is San José Airport located?
The airport lies at 13.9362, -90.8358 — in Puerto San José, Escuintla Department, Guatemala, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is La Aurora International Airport, about 79 km away.
Does MGSJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MGSJ 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 San José Airport?
San José Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 6,595 ft (2010 m) with a ASP surface.