La Laguna Airport (MHNJ)
Medium airport · Guanaja, Islas de la Bahía Department, Honduras
Airport data
| Name | La Laguna Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MHNJ |
| IATA | GJA |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 16°26'43" W 85°54'24" 16.44540, -85.90660 |
| Location | Guanaja, Islas de la Bahía Department, Honduras |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 3,990 ft (1216 m) | 66 ft | ASP | No |
La Laguna Airport at a glance
La Laguna Airport is a medium airport in Guanaja, Islas de la Bahía Department, Honduras, known to airline systems as GJA. The field elevation of 49 ft (15 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MHNJ 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 3,990 ft (1216 m) of asp 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 MHNJ 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 La Laguna Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trujillo Airport | MHTJ | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport | MHRO | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Golosón International Airport | MHLC | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Tela Airport | MHTE | 183 km (99 NM) |
| Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport | MHLM | 242 km (131 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for La Laguna Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 49 ft field elevation of La Laguna 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 8 airports and airfields we list for Honduras — 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 La Laguna Airport
What is the ICAO code of La Laguna Airport?
The ICAO identifier of La Laguna Airport is MHNJ, and its IATA code is GJA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is La Laguna Airport above sea level?
La Laguna Airport sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is La Laguna Airport located?
The airport lies at 16.4454, -85.9066 — in Guanaja, Islas de la Bahía Department, Honduras, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Trujillo Airport, about 58 km away.
Does MHNJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MHNJ 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 La Laguna Airport?
La Laguna Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 3,990 ft (1216 m) with a ASP surface.