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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Guatemala",
    "addressLocality": "Coatepeque"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "TAG Airlines"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Coatepeque",
  "code": "CTF",
  "comparison_tool_link": "/compare/CTF",
  "connection_tips": "Coatepeque Airport (CTF) is a small inland Guatemalan airfield, not a strong commercial connection point. If you are using it at all, the trip is likely tied to charter flying, local business, or specialized regional access rather than to a stable passenger network. That means the airport should be treated as a local endpoint, with Guatemala City or another larger airport carrying the schedule resilience for the wider itinerary.\n\nFor most travelers, the real issue is not terminal navigation. It is whether there is a flight at all and whether the ground transfer after arrival has been arranged. Airports of this scale are vulnerable to weather, local operating constraints, and low frequency, which means a delay or cancellation can alter the whole day.\n\nUse CTF only with a clear local plan. Confirm the operator, receiving contact, and onward road transport before departure, and do not assume that a missed segment can be rebooked quickly. In southwestern Guatemala, the airfield may save time for a specific purpose, but the safer itinerary structure almost always anchors at the larger capital gateway rather than at Coatepeque itself. The airport is useful for local access, not for carrying the risk of a wider trip.",
  "country": "Guatemala",
  "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/gt.png",
  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=GTQ",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Check latest schedules when connecting through Coatepeque Airport.",
    "Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.",
    "Allow extra time during peak travel periods at this airport.",
    "Keep important documents easily accessible at this airport.",
    "Download your airline's mobile app for updates at this airport."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Coatepeque+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=GTQ",
  "iataCode": "CTF",
  "icao": "MGCT",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "May 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 14.6942,
  "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities; arrange layover needs in advance.",
  "longitude": -91.8825,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact airline service desk for missed connections.",
  "name": "Coatepeque Airport",
  "region": "Central America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "GUA",
      "name": "La Aurora International"
    },
    {
      "code": "RER",
      "name": "Retalhuleu Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Coatepeque Airport (CTF/MGCT) is a significant regional aviation facility located in the Quetzaltenango Department of southwestern Guatemala, serving the city of Coatepeque and the surrounding coastal plain. As a primary air link for one of the country's most important agricultural and commercial centers, the airport plays a vital role in supporting regional trade, private aviation, and governmental services. It primarily facilitates domestic flight operations, including private charters and occasional regional services that connect Coatepeque with major hubs like Quetzaltenango and Guatemala City.\n\nThe terminal building is a functional and well-maintained single-story structure designed to manage the regional passenger volume with Guatemalan hospitality. Inside, travelers will find a unified departures and arrivals hall, which includes basic check-in counters and a sheltered waiting area with seating. Amenities at the airport are focused on the essentials, such as clean restroom facilities and general information signage about the region's productive agricultural sector and the nearby volcanic landscape. Due to its regional focus and smaller scale, there are no extensive retail shops or diverse dining options available on-site, so visitors are encouraged to make any necessary food or supply purchases in the city center of Coatepeque before their flight.\n\nOperational capacity at Coatepeque Airport is supported by a single paved runway measuring approximately 1,100 meters in length, which is designed to support various light and medium-sized general aviation aircraft and small regional turboprops. Navigation through the terminal is exceptionally easy due to its compact and logical layout. For ground transportation, the airport is located within a few kilometers of the city center, with taxi services and private vehicle transfers readily available to transport visitors to their local destinations or hotels. Travelers should be mindful of the tropical climate, which can occasionally impact flight visibility during the rainy season.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/MGCT/Coatepeque-Airport"
}