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Toncontín Airport

Tegucigalpa, Honduras

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Toncontín Airport

Tegucigalpa, Honduras
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Routes out
11
Destinations
MHTG
ICAO
3294 ft
Elevation
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Honduras's main gateway, nestled in a challenging mountain valley.

Opened
1934
Location
Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Toncontín International Airport serves as the primary commercial airport for Tegucigalda, the capital of Honduras. Situated in a narrow valley surrounded by mountains, it is widely regarded as one of the most challenging airports in the world for pilots to navigate due to the steep approach required over surrounding terrain. The airport has experienced several serious incidents and accidents over its history, largely attributable to its difficult geography and short runway. These safety concerns led to long-running discussions about constructing a replacement facility. A new international airport, Palmerola International Airport (XPL), opened in 2021 to gradually assume international traffic from Toncontín. Despite the opening of Palmerola, Toncontín has continued to handle some domestic and regional flights. The airport's challenging approach over a densely populated urban area has kept it in the spotlight of aviation safety discussions for decades.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal building handling both domestic and international passengers.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from Toncontín to central Tegucigalpa is available via taxis and private shuttles, as the airport is located just a few kilometers from the city center.
Airlines here
Airlines that have operated at Toncontín include Avianca, Copa Airlines, and domestic carriers such as Aerolíneas Sosa.
Notable facts
  • ›Toncontín is frequently listed among the world's most dangerous airports due to its mountainous approach and short runway.
  • ›The runway is approximately 1,889 meters (6,198 feet) long, limiting the size of aircraft that can safely operate there.
  • ›A TACA Airlines flight overran the runway in 2008, killing several people on the ground.
  • ›Palmerola International Airport opened in 2021 as a safer replacement for international flights.
  • ›The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 1,004 meters (3,294 feet) above sea level.
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Route map (11 destinations)

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Routes

TGU → GUA5U · SF3
TGU → MIAAA · 757
TGU → GUAAV · ATR
TGU → SALAV · ATR E90
TGU → SJOAV · ATR
TGU → GUACC · L4T
TGU → PEUCC · SF3
TGU → RTBCC · SF3
TGU → SAPCC · SF3
TGU → PTYCM · 738
TGU → SJOCM · E90 73G
TGU → ATLDL · 73W
TGU → SJOKL · EMJ
TGU → GUAP4 · CRJ
TGU → LCEP4 · L4T
TGU → RTBP4 · L4T
TGU → IAHUA · 73G
TGU → MIAUS · 757
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Toncontín International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Toncontín Airport formerly Toncontín International Airport, also known as Teniente Coronel Hernán Acosta Mejía Airport, is a civil and military airport located 6 kilometres (4 mi) from the centre of Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

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