Gateway to the Bay Islands' least-visited gem.
Location
Guanaja, Honduras
La Laguna Airport, serving the island of Guanaja in Honduras's Bay Islands department, is a small domestic airstrip that connects this remote Caribbean island to the Honduran mainland. Identified by IATA code GJA and ICAO code MHNJ, the airport facilitates the modest flow of tourists, divers, and local residents who travel to this relatively undeveloped island.
Guanaja is known for its lush pine forests, coral reefs, and the stilted village of Bonacca (also called Guanaja Town), built on a small cay just offshore. The airport sits on the main island and serves as the primary means of air access, with boat transport required to reach the main settlement afterward.
The facility is basic in infrastructure, handling light aircraft and small regional turboprops. It plays a vital role in connecting island residents to mainland Honduras, particularly to La Ceiba and other regional hubs.
Terminals
The airport has a single, small terminal building suited to low-volume domestic traffic.
Getting to & from
From the airport, travelers must take a short boat ride to reach Bonacca and other parts of Guanaja, as no road connects the airstrip to the main populated cay.
Airlines here
Regional carriers such as Aerolíneas Sosa and Lanhsa have historically operated service connecting Guanaja to La Ceiba and other Bay Islands destinations.
Notable facts
- ›Guanaja is the easternmost of Honduras's Bay Islands.
- ›The island's main settlement, Bonacca, is built on stilts over a small offshore cay and is not directly accessible by road from the airport.
- ›The airport primarily serves light turboprop aircraft due to its short runway.
- ›Guanaja is renowned among divers for its pristine coral reefs and wall dives.
- ›Hurricane Mitch in 1998 caused severe damage to Guanaja, affecting the island's infrastructure including transport links.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
