{ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Airport", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "Honduras", "addressLocality": "Roat\u00e1n" }, "airlines": [ "Avianca", "American Airlines", "United Airlines" ], "amenityFeature": [ { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time", "value": "45 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time", "value": "75 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time", "value": "75 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "International to International Connection Time", "value": "90 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Interline Connection Time", "value": "115 minutes" } ], "city": "Roat\u00e1n", "code": "RTB", "comparison_tool_link": "/compare/RTB", "connection_tips": "Juan Manuel G\u00e1lvez International Airport (RTB) is the primary gateway to the island of Roat\u00e1n in Honduras. Ground transport is efficient; official taxis meet every scheduled arrival and reach the popular West Bay and West End hotels in 20-30 minutes for a fixed fare of approx. $25-35 USD. It is STRONGLY advised to pre-book a private shuttle or resort transfer to avoid the long taxi queues.Juan Manuel G\u00e1lvez is Roat\u00e1n's main tourism airport, so the practical transfer is a hotel shuttle, taxi, or resort van into the island's beach corridor.\n\nFor budget travelers, local 'shared vans' stop on the main road outside the terminal gates and reach town for a low fare (~50 HNL). Major car rental agencies have desks inside arrivals, which is recommended for exploring the island independently In practical terms, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into Roat\u00e1n rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are Ahuas Airport, Ram\u00f3n Villeda Morales International Airport, La Laguna Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by Avianca, American Airlines, United Airlines, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Roat\u00e1n's time-saving link to the rest of Honduras.\n\nThe terminal is modern and handles regular international flights from the USA. Arrive 3 hours early for all departures. Facilities include duty-free shops and cafesThe airport is there to make the island accessible, which is the whole reason it matters. If the plan changes, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into Roat\u00e1n rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are Ahuas Airport, Ram\u00f3n Villeda Morales International Airport, La Laguna Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by Avianca, American Airlines, United Airlines, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Roat\u00e1n's time-saving link to the rest of Honduras.", "country": "Honduras", "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/hn.png", "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=HNL", "frequent_traveler_tip": [ "Always pre-book your shuttle or rental car for a seamless island transfer.", "Take a shared van for a unique and cheap 20-minute ride to your hotel.", "The airport is a gateway for world-class diving and boat tours.", "Check-in is fast; 2 hours early is more than sufficient for domestic.", "Try the local Honduran-style baleadas at the terminal snack bars." ], "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=MHRO", "google_maps_reviews": { "rating": 0.0, "recent_reviews": [], "total_reviews": 0 }, "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=HNL", "iataCode": "RTB", "icao": "MHRO", "international": true, "last_modified": "May 2026", "last_updated": "2026-03-30", "latitude": 16.317, "layover_planner_info": "Taxis to resorts; cafes nearby.", "longitude": -86.522, "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45, "mct_domestic_to_international": 75, "mct_interline": 115, "mct_international_to_domestic": 75, "mct_international_to_international": 90, "missed_connection_help": "Airline counters in terminal.", "name": "Juan Manuel G\u00e1lvez International Airport", "region": "North America", "related_airports": [ { "code": "AHS", "name": "Ahuas Airport" }, { "code": "SAP", "name": "Ram\u00f3n Villeda Morales International Airport" }, { "code": "GJA", "name": "La Laguna Airport" }, { "code": "TJI", "name": "Trujillo Airport" }, { "code": "UII", "name": "Utila Airport" } ], "terminal_info": "Juan Manuel G\u00e1lvez International Airport (RTB/MHRO) serves as the premier aviation gateway to the Caribbean's most renowned diving destination, positioned on spectacular Roat\u00e1n Island in Honduras' Bay Islands where this international facility operates as the essential connection point enabling access to the world's second-largest coral reef system, the Mesoamerican Reef. Named after former Honduran President Juan Manuel G\u00e1lvez, this strategically vital airport features a substantial 2,245-meter asphalt runway (07/25) capable of accommodating international aircraft while processing 550,422 passengers in 2023, reflecting Roat\u00e1n's emergence as one of the Caribbean's premier dive and adventure tourism destinations attracting visitors from across the Americas and beyond.\n\nTerminal modernization encompasses comprehensive expansion projects completed through 2024-2025 that doubled the terminal's size while incorporating new asphalt runway surfacing, additional commercial spaces, expanded parking areas, and enhanced food and shopping options designed to accommodate up to 3 million passengers annually upon completion. The upgraded infrastructure dramatically enhances check-in efficiency, immigration and security processes, and baggage handling procedures while creating smoother passenger flow from arrival to departure, positioning the airport to support Roat\u00e1n's consistent tourism surge driven by its world-renowned beaches, vibrant Caribbean culture, and reputation as one of the Caribbean's top diving destinations.\n\nDiving tourism infrastructure reflects the airport's crucial role supporting Roat\u00e1n's status as a world-class diving destination, where the island's position on the Mesoamerican Reef creates underwater environments featuring pristine coral formations, diverse marine life, and visibility conditions that attract scuba diving enthusiasts, snorkelers, and underwater photographers from around the globe. The facility coordinates with nine airlines operating direct passenger flights to 15 destinations across five countries, with the majority of routes focused on the United States to support diving tourism, adventure travel, and Caribbean vacation experiences showcasing Honduras' spectacular marine biodiversity and authentic island culture.\n\nOperational significance encompasses comprehensive passenger amenities including souvenir shops (Selfie, Pixxan, The Island, Tabacos de Honduras), dining options featuring Espresso Americano and Jazz Caf\u00e9 in the check-in area, and bars including Larry & Luey's Fly High Bar and Roatan Tequila Ville in the gate area, while providing essential Wi-Fi internet access throughout the terminal building. The airport's ongoing expansion represents significant investment in supporting Roat\u00e1n's growing status as a premier Caribbean diving and adventure tourism destination, enabling sustainable economic development for local communities while preserving marine environments essential for long-term tourism viability.", "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Manuel_G%C3%A1lvez_International_Airport" }