Uaxactun Airport
Uaxactun, Guatemala

Uaxactun Airport
Remote jungle airstrip serving ancient Maya archaeological site.
- ›Located within the Maya Biosphere Reserve in Guatemala's Petén department.
- ›The airstrip is unpaved and suitable only for small, light aircraft.
- ›Uaxactun is one of the oldest known Maya cities, with occupation dating back to at least 1000 BCE.
- ›The airport is approximately 23 kilometers north of Tikal National Park.
- ›Seasonal rains can make both road and airstrip access difficult during the wet season.
Uaxactun Airport is a small grass airstrip serving the remote archaeological site of Uaxactun in the Petén department of northern Guatemala. It provides essential access to one of the oldest known Maya cities, situated within the Maya Biosphere Reserve. The airstrip is primarily used by light charter aircraft and serves researchers, eco-tourists, and local community members with no scheduled commercial service.
- Grass Airstrip — A basic unpaved landing strip with no formal terminal building or passenger facilities.
- Private vehicle arranged through local tour operators
- 4x4 jeep or truck hire from Flores or Santa Elena
- Occasional shared transport via unpaved road from Tikal National Park
- Campamento El Chiclero (Uaxactun)
- Aldana's Lodge (Uaxactun)
- Community guesthouses in Uaxactun village
There are no airport dining facilities at Uaxactun. Visitors rely on small family-run comedores in Uaxactun village, which serve basic Guatemalan meals. It is strongly advisable to bring sufficient food and water supplies, especially for extended stays at the archaeological site.
- Arrange charter flights well in advance through operators based in Flores or Guatemala City.
- The airstrip condition depends heavily on weather — confirm accessibility during the rainy season (May–October).
- Bring all essential supplies including medications, insect repellent, and cash, as there are no shops or ATMs nearby.
- Coordinate logistics with local community guides, who are required for access to the archaeological zones.
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Uaxactun Airport is an airstrip in the village of Uaxactun, Guatemala.
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