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Mundo Maya International Airport

San Benito, Guatemala

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Mundo Maya International Airport

San Benito, Guatemala
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Gateway to the ancient Maya world in northern Guatemala.

Location
San Benito, Guatemala
Mundo Maya International Airport (IATA: FRS, ICAO: MGMM) serves San Benito in the Petén department of northern Guatemala, acting as the primary air access point for travelers visiting the renowned Maya archaeological site of Tikal and the surrounding Petén region. The airport is located approximately 10 kilometers from Flores, the nearest major town, and about 65 kilometers from the Tikal National Park. The facility handles both domestic and limited international traffic, primarily seasonal and charter services driven by tourism demand to Tikal and other Maya heritage sites. It plays a critical role in supporting the regional economy, which is heavily dependent on cultural and eco-tourism. The airport has undergone periodic improvements to accommodate growing visitor numbers, though its infrastructure remains modest compared to Guatemala City's La Aurora International Airport, which serves as the country's main international hub.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal building that handles both domestic and international passenger services on a modest scale.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include taxis, shuttles, and minibuses connecting the airport to Flores, Santa Elena, and onward to Tikal.
Airlines here
TAG Airlines (Transportes Aéreos Guatemaltecos) is a primary carrier serving this airport, offering domestic connections to Guatemala City.
Notable facts
  • Serves as the main gateway to Tikal National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Located in the Petén department, Guatemala's largest and most sparsely populated region.
  • Named 'Mundo Maya' (Maya World) to reflect the region's rich pre-Columbian heritage.
  • The airport is approximately 65 kilometers from the Tikal archaeological ruins.
  • International traffic is largely seasonal, peaking during major tourism periods.
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FRS → BZE5U · CNA
FRS → GUA5U · EMB SF3
FRS → BZE9N · CNC
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Mundo Maya International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Mundo Maya International Airport, formerly Flores International Airport as indicated by its IATA code, is an international airport located in the suburb of Santa Elena, in the city of Flores, Guatemala. It serves national and international air traffic for the areas of Flores, Santa Elena, and San Benito, as well as all the Maya sites of Tikal or Yaxhá and destinations such as Guatemala City and Belize.

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