TGU
Toncontín International Airport
Tegucigalpa · HondurasICAO MHTG
Toncontín International Airport (TGU) is an airport serving Tegucigalpa, Honduras, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 14° 3' 39.2" N, 87° 13' 1.9" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 3,294 feet (1,004 meters) above sea level. With 11 direct destinations served by 10 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Tegucigalpa (GMT-6).
Destinations
11
Airlines
10
Elevation ft
3,294/ 1,004m
America/Tegucigalpa
GMT-6
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Airport Details
IATA Code
TGU
ICAO Code
MHTG
City
Tegucigalpa
Country
Honduras
Elevation
3,294 ft
Local Time
10:28 AM (GMT-6)
Coordinates
Latitude:14.0609°
Longitude:-87.2172°
Popular Routes from TGU
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUA | Guatemala City, Guatemala | 225 mi | 0h 56m | short-haul | 92 kg | View |
| SJO | San Jose, Costa Rica | 346 mi | 1h 9m | short-haul | 142 kg | View |
| MIA | Miami, United States | 924 mi | 2h 15m | short-haul | 379 kg | View |
| RTB | Roatan, Honduras | 162 mi | 0h 48m | short-haul | 67 kg | View |
| ATL | Atlanta, United States | 1,359 mi | 3h 14m | medium-haul | 341 kg | View |
| IAH | Houston, United States | 1,212 mi | 2h 58m | medium-haul | 304 kg | View |
| LCE | La Ceiba, Honduras | 118 mi | 0h 43m | short-haul | 48 kg | View |
| PEU | Puerto Lempira, Honduras | 244 mi | 0h 58m | short-haul | 100 kg | View |
| PTY | Panama City, Panama | 632 mi | 1h 42m | short-haul | 259 kg | View |
| SAL | San Salvador, El Salvador | 131 mi | 0h 45m | short-haul | 54 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at TGU
10 active airlines serving Toncontín International Airport.
Air Atlanta Icelandic
CCIceland
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia
AVAVIANCA
Copa Airlines
CMPanama
Delta Air Lines
DLUnited States
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Macair Airlines
CCAustralia
Patriot Airways
P4United States
US Airways
USUnited States
United Airlines
UAUnited States
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Toncontín International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goloson International Airport | LCE | La Ceiba | Honduras | 190 km |
| Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport | SAP | San Pedro Sula | Honduras | 172 km |
| Utila Airport | UII | Utila | Honduras | 230 km |
| Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport | SAL | San Salvador | El Salvador | 210 km |
| Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport | RTB | Roatan | Honduras | 261 km |
| Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport | MGA | Managua | Nicaragua | 241 km |
| La Laguna Airport | GJA | Guanaja | Honduras | 299 km |
| La Aurora Airport | GUA | Guatemala City | Guatemala | 362 km |
Other Airports in Honduras
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 14° 3' 39.2" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 87° 13' 1.9" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 14.060900
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -87.217201
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Tegucigalpa
- UTC Offset
- GMT-6
- Current Local Time
- 10:28 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 3,294 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 1,004 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Toncontín International Airport?
The IATA code for Toncontín International Airport is TGU, and its ICAO code is MHTG. The airport is located in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
How many destinations can you fly to from TGU?
There are 11 direct destinations available from Toncontín International Airport (TGU) in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
What airlines fly from TGU?
There are 10 airlines operating from TGU, including Air Atlanta Icelandic, American Airlines, Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia, Copa Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and more.
What timezone is Toncontín International Airport in?
Toncontín International Airport is in the America/Tegucigalpa timezone (GMT-6). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Toncontín International Airport?
Toncontín International Airport sits at an elevation of 3,294 feet (1,004 meters) above sea level.
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