Tela Airport (MHTE)
Medium airport · Tela, Atlántida Department, Honduras
Airport data
| Name | Tela Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MHTE |
| IATA | TEA |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 15°46'33" W 87°28'33" 15.77590, -87.47580 |
| Location | Tela, Atlántida Department, Honduras |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 4,415 ft (1346 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Tela Airport at a glance
Tela Airport is a medium airport in Tela, Atlántida Department, Honduras, known to airline systems as TEA. The field elevation of 7 ft (2 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MHTE 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, 06/24, offers 4,415 ft (1346 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MHTE 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 Tela 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 | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Golosón International Airport | MHLC | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport | MHRO | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Puerto Barrios Airport | MGPB | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Placencia Airport | MZPL | 127 km (69 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tela Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 7 ft field elevation of Tela 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 Tela Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tela Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tela Airport is MHTE, and its IATA code is TEA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tela Airport above sea level?
Tela Airport sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tela Airport located?
The airport lies at 15.7759, -87.4758 — in Tela, Atlántida Department, Honduras, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport, about 60 km away.
Does MHTE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MHTE 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 Tela Airport?
Tela Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 4,415 ft (1346 m) with a ASP surface.