Trujillo Airport (MHTJ)
Medium airport · Trujillo, Colón Department, Honduras
Airport data
| Name | Trujillo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MHTJ |
| IATA | TJI |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 15°55'36" W 85°56'19" 15.92660, -85.93857 |
| Location | Trujillo, Colón Department, Honduras |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 3,515 ft (1071 m) | 95 ft | ASP | No |
Trujillo Airport at a glance
Trujillo Airport is a medium airport in Trujillo, Colón Department, Honduras, known to airline systems as TJI. The field elevation of 3 ft (1 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MHTJ 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 3,515 ft (1071 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 MHTJ 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 Trujillo Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| La Laguna Airport | MHNJ | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport | MHRO | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Golosón International Airport | MHLC | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Tela Airport | MHTE | 165 km (89 NM) |
| Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport | MHLM | 219 km (118 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Trujillo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3 ft field elevation of Trujillo 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 Trujillo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Trujillo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Trujillo Airport is MHTJ, and its IATA code is TJI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Trujillo Airport above sea level?
Trujillo Airport sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Trujillo Airport located?
The airport lies at 15.9266, -85.9386 — in Trujillo, Colón Department, Honduras, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is La Laguna Airport, about 58 km away.
Does MHTJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MHTJ 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 Trujillo Airport?
Trujillo Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 3,515 ft (1071 m) with a ASP surface.