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HUG Huehuetenango Airport
Huehuetenango Airport (IATA: HUG, ICAO:MGHT) is located in the city of Huehuetenango, Guatemala.

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IATA Code

HUG

ICAO Code

MGHT

Name

Huehuetenango Airport

Type

Country / Region

Guatemala (GT)

City

Huehuetenango

Latitude

15.3274002

Longitude

-91.4624023

Time Zone

UTC−06:00

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Airport Overview

Huehuetenango Airport (HUG)

Huehuetenango Airport is a regional airport serving Huehuetenango, Guatemala, at the supplied coordinates of 15.3274002, -91.4624023 and in the UTC−06:00 time zone. The supplied airport record identifies it as a non-main airport and reports no listed airline or express operators. Accordingly, our service team treats this location primarily as a local or regional air-access point rather than a confirmed international cargo gateway. Exporters should not assume scheduled freighter service, customs cargo handling, cold-chain infrastructure or direct international uplift at the airport. We can assess the shipment against current airport acceptance, operating permissions and connecting-airport options before booking. For many international consignments, a coordinated road transfer to a larger Guatemalan gateway may be operationally more suitable.

Airport name	Huehuetenango Airport
IATA / ICAO	HUG / MGHT
Country / city	Guatemala / Huehuetenango
Coordinates	15.3274002, -91.4624023
Time zone	UTC−06:00

Key Highlights

Operational Positioning for Freight Planning

Regional access pointPlan it as a local-origin or local-destination airport until current commercial and cargo acceptance is confirmed.
International connectivityInternational shipments will commonly require an approved onward gateway and a coordinated road-air transfer.
Limited public cargo assumptionsDo not presume bonded storage, dangerous-goods handling, refrigeration or cargo screening without written confirmation.
Schedule sensitivityWeather, daylight operations, aircraft type, local operating permissions and road conditions may affect the plan.
Pre-validation requiredOur service team verifies aircraft acceptance, terminal handling, customs routing and final-mile collection before issuing a firm plan.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility Scope to Confirm Before Booking

Publicly supplied data does not establish the presence or capacity of dedicated cargo infrastructure. Our team therefore separates confirmed shipment requirements from facilities that require airport, handler or authority approval.

Cargo acceptance and build-up: confirm whether a licensed handler accepts commercial cargo, the applicable cut-off, weighing process, security screening and cargo documentation.
Temperature-controlled cargo: obtain written confirmation of refrigerated staging, transfer time and power availability before tendering pharmaceuticals, biologics or fresh produce.
Dangerous goods: verify whether the airport and operating carrier accept dangerous goods and which packing, labeling and declaration procedures apply.
Customs and bonded handling: determine whether clearance is available locally or must be completed through a designated international gateway and bonded road movement.
Oversized or special cargo: confirm aircraft payload, door dimensions, loading equipment, ramp access and any local restrictions before accepting the order.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing Strategy Rather Than Assumed Direct Service

Local collection: cargo may be collected from Huehuetenango and moved by road to an approved Guatemalan international gateway when direct acceptance from Huehuetenango Airport is unavailable or unsuitable.
International onward movement: our service team matches the shipment with available passenger-belly, freighter, express or road-feeder capacity; operating carrier and routing depend on the booking date and cargo profile.
Transit planning: a firm transit estimate requires confirmation of the first uplift, road leg, customs status, handling cut-offs, connection protection and destination clearance requirements.
Main delay factors: weather, local operating windows, road conditions, customs inspection, missed cut-offs, aircraft payload limits and special-cargo acceptance can materially change the schedule.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Huehuetenango Catchment Considerations

The airport is positioned for the Huehuetenango area and surrounding western Guatemalan communities. The practical cargo catchment depends on road access, collection points and the selected international gateway.

Potential outbound profiles: time-sensitive commercial samples, documents, replacement parts, small industrial consignments and other shipments requiring regional collection.
Agricultural cargo: produce or plant-related shipments may require origin inspection, phytosanitary documentation, packaging controls and temperature planning.
Textiles and manufactured goods: consolidated cartons may be routed by road to an international gateway for export acceptance and airline uplift.
Inbound cargo: urgent spares, samples and e-commerce or express consignments should be checked for local delivery capability, import clearance and final-mile restrictions.

Operations & Compliance

Pre-Alert, Documentation and Acceptance Controls

Confirm the operating chain first. Our service team checks airport availability, appointed handler, aircraft restrictions, cargo acceptance, security screening and the actual tender cut-off before confirming uplift.
Prepare complete documents. Commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill instructions, shipper and consignee details, permits and certificates must match the physical cargo and customs declaration.
Declare controlled cargo accurately. Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, medicines, food, plants, animals, perishables and temperature-sensitive products require advance classification and carrier approval.
Plan customs and collection separately. Clearance location, bonded transfer, inspection access, storage liability and consignee identification should be agreed before cargo leaves the shipper.

Shipping Tips

Recommended Booking Workflow

Send shipment data earlyProvide dimensions, gross weight, pieces, commodity, value, ready date, Incoterms and delivery address before requesting a route.
Use protective packagingDesign cartons for road transfer and repeated handling; mark piece count, orientation, net/gross weight and handling restrictions clearly.
Separate urgent from routine freightFor critical cargo, our team compares a local-airport option with a scheduled road feeder to a larger gateway rather than relying on a single unverified uplift.
Reserve contingency timeKeep allowance for local collection, inspection, gateway transfer and customs release, especially for perishables, controlled goods and high-value cargo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Practical Questions for Freight Forwarders

Can Huehuetenango Airport receive international air cargo?
Do not assume direct international cargo acceptance. Our team verifies the current operating carrier, handler, customs route and security requirements; a gateway road transfer may be required.
Can we book a fixed transit time from Huehuetenango?
Not without confirming the first uplift and the road-air connection. Transit depends on operating windows, available capacity, customs handling and destination requirements.
Are refrigerated pharmaceuticals or fresh goods accepted?
Acceptance is subject to confirmed temperature-control capability, packaging, handling time, permits and carrier approval. Use validated packaging and obtain written acceptance before dispatch.
How should dangerous goods be arranged?
Provide the UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, quantity, safety information and shipper declaration where applicable. Acceptance must be confirmed before tender.
What is the safest alternative if airport handling is unavailable?
Our service team can evaluate a controlled road movement from Huehuetenango to a suitable international gateway, with customs responsibility and handover points defined in advance.

Data Sources & Provenance

Data Boundary and Verification Policy

Airport identity, codes, location, time zone, classification flags and operator-count fields on this page are taken from the supplied airport record. Facility availability, current operating status, cargo acceptance, customs arrangements, carrier schedules, cut-off times and transit estimates are operational variables and must be reconfirmed before booking.

Guatemala civil aviation authority: regulatory and airport-operation verification may be checked through dgac.gob.gt.
IATA reference: industry code and airline or airport reference information may be cross-checked through iata.org.
ICAO reference: aerodrome and international aviation reference information may be cross-checked through icao.int.
Operational confirmation: our service team obtains current acceptance, routing, handling and customs confirmation from the relevant airport, handler, carrier and authorities before issuing a firm quotation.