ICAO Code | MHTG/TGU |
Last Validated | |
City | Tegucigalpa |
Position | 14°03'39"N 087°13'02"W |
Runway(s) | 01/19 |
Elevation | 3294 ft |
One of two main international airports in Honduras, Toncontín serves its capital Tegucigalpa, locally referred to as Tegus. Well known for its horrendous approach and take-off between the mountains, as well as its short runway, the situation has improved somewhat by the extension of runway 02 and the removal of a hill. Besides the international carriers, the main attraction at Toncontín are its Dakotas. The Honduran air museum is also located here.
Toncontín has a single 02/20 runway, which is only 1800 meters long and surrounded by mountains, making a flight quite an adventure. Passenger facilities are located to the west side of the runway, the military shares the east side with the Museo del Aire.
The airport is located about 6kms south of the city centre. Besides arriving by plane, Toncontín can be reached by Loarque buses Nos.1 and 11 which stop frequently outside the terminal. From the city centre, these buses depart from Avenida Jerez. Taxis and shared taxis (collectivos) are also available, but at a higher price.
Spot 3 is the best spot to view the horrendous approach 02 (Enrique Morales).
Another shot from spot 3, with an overview of the short runway (Enrique Morales).
121.900 | Ground |
118.700 | Tower |
112.300 | ATIS |
126.700 | Tegucigalpa Radio |
119.100 | Approach |
Fuerza Aérea Hondureña | |
Hernán Acosta Mejia | Bell 412 C-130A Ce180 CeA185F Ce310R UH-1H Hughes 500D IAI201 IAI1124 PA-31 PA-34 PA-42 RC695 U-17A |
Civil operators | |
Policía Nacional | Bell 206B |
SETCO | DC-3 RC500 |
Museo del Aire | Official website of the Honduran Air Museum |
Honduras - Air Force |
Honduras - Navy |
Honduras - Police |
Tegucigalpa - Toncontín Intl |
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