Quiché Airport (AQB): Codes, Runways & Location
Quiché Airport (IATA: AQB · ICAO: MGQC) is a small airport serving Santa Cruz del Quiché, Guatemala. It lies at 15.0122° N, 91.1506° W, 6631 ft (2021 m) above sea level.
Overview of Quiché Airport
Quiché Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Santa Cruz del Quiché in Guatemala. It is identified by the IATA code AQB and the ICAO code MGQC. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Quiché Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1247 m (4090 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 6631 ft (2021 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) about 41 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,247 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Quiché Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Quiché Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Quiché Airport
Where is Quiché Airport located?
Quiché Airport is located in Santa Cruz del Quiché, Guatemala. Its coordinates are 15.0122° N, 91.1506° W.
What is the airport code for Quiché Airport?
Quiché Airport has an IATA code of AQB and an ICAO code of MGQC.
How long is the runway at Quiché Airport?
Quiché Airport's longest runway is about 1247 m (4090 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Quiché Airport have?
Quiché Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Quiché Airport a major airport?
Quiché Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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