Guatemala's Pacific coast general aviation gateway.
Location
Puerto San José, Guatemala
San José Airport (IATA: GSJ, ICAO: MGSJ) is a small regional airport located near Puerto San José, a port town on Guatemala's Pacific coast in the Escuintla department. It primarily serves general aviation traffic, charter flights, and light aircraft operations rather than scheduled commercial airline service.
The airport sits at a low elevation close to sea level along the Pacific littoral, serving the surrounding coastal communities and providing access to the region's fishing industry and beach tourism. Due to its limited infrastructure, it does not support large commercial jet operations.
Puerto San José is approximately 100 kilometers south of Guatemala City, and travelers requiring full commercial air service typically use La Aurora International Airport (GUA) in the capital.
Getting to & from
Ground access to Puerto San José and the surrounding Escuintla region is available via road, with the airport situated close to the Pacific coastal highway.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airlines operate regular service at San José Airport; it functions primarily as a general aviation facility.
Notable facts
- ›Located on Guatemala's Pacific coast near the port town of Puerto San José.
- ›Serves primarily general aviation and charter operations rather than scheduled commercial flights.
- ›Situated at low elevation close to sea level along the Pacific littoral.
- ›Puerto San José is roughly 100 km south of Guatemala City.
- ›Travelers needing commercial airline service typically use La Aurora International Airport (GUA) in Guatemala City.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.