---
iata: GUA
name: La Aurora International Airport
city: Guatemala City
country: Guatemala
lastUpdated: '2026-09-19'
officialWebsite: 'https://www.dgac.gob.gt/'
sources:
  - 'https://www.dgac.gob.gt/'
  - >-
    https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/guatemala/la-aurora-international/gua2-casa-del-ron-aeropuerto
  - >-
    https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/guatemala/la-aurora-international/gua4-copa-club
quickFacts:
  - 'IATA GUA / ICAO MGGT - La Aurora International, Guatemala City; DGAC'
  - >-
    Casa del Ron Aeropuerto - PP 03:30-21:00 North Wing between Gates 6-7;
    complimentary alcohol max 3
  - >-
    Copa Club - PP 03:30-16:30 next to Gate 14; snacks only; cardholder 18+;
    alcohol 21+
  - No overnight Priority Pass lounge - Copa Club closes mid-afternoon
  - In-city airport vs remote hubs like SAL
  - No official MCT or security wait minutes published - omitted
bentoTips:
  - label: Lounge
    title: 'Copa Club closes 16:30 - Casa del Ron to 21:00'
    detail: >-
      Neither room is overnight. Amex secondary notes holiday closures for Casa
      del Ron - confirm live.
    summary: >-
      Only Casa del Ron covers early evening on Priority Pass; Copa Club is
      morning/midday.
    category: timing
  - label: Gates
    title: North Wing Gates 6-7 vs Gate 14
    detail: Single main terminal - still verify gate side before walking.
    summary: >-
      Casa del Ron: ~100 m after security/passport control between Gates 6-7.
      Copa Club: after security left by Gate 14.
    category: terminal
  - label: Transfer
    title: In-city La Aurora - short hop vs SAL
    detail: Omit invented GTQ fare grids without an official sheet.
    summary: >-
      Guatemala City airport is inside the urban area; authorized taxis are the
      usual default.
    category: status
  - label: Watch-out
    title: Copa Club is snacks-only; Casa del Ron alcohol capped
    detail: 'Copa Club: smart casual; cardholder must be 18+; alcohol only 21+.'
    summary: >-
      PP: Copa Club complimentary snacks only; Casa del Ron complimentary
      alcohol max 3.
    category: food
lounges:
  - name: Casa del Ron Aeropuerto
    zone: airside
    hours: 'Priority Pass: 03:30-21:00'
    access:
      - >-
        Priority Pass (children under 1 free; complimentary alcohol max 3;
        international + domestic listed)
    bestFor:
      - Daytime and early-evening Priority Pass holders
      - North Wing Gates 6-7
    summary: >-
      PP lounge North Wing between Gates 6-7, ~100 m after security/passport
      control. 03:30-21:00.
    verdict: depends
    terminal: Main Terminal
    amenities:
      - Wi-Fi
      - Air conditioning
      - Complimentary alcoholic drinks (max 3)
      - Digital card accepted
      - Disabled access
  - name: Copa Club
    zone: airside
    hours: 'Priority Pass: 03:30-16:30'
    access:
      - >-
        Priority Pass (cardholder 18+; children under 2 free; smart casual;
        snacks only; alcohol 21+)
    bestFor:
      - Morning Priority Pass holders near Gate 14
      - Copa/connecting daytime waits
    summary: >-
      PP lounge after security left next to Gate 14. Closes 16:30 -
      morning/midday only.
    verdict: depends
    terminal: Main Terminal
    amenities:
      - Air conditioning
      - Complimentary alcoholic drinks
      - Soft drinks
      - Digital card accepted
      - Disabled access
      - Printers complimentary
      - Snacks only
waterOptions: []
airportistScore: 6.8
slug: gua
region: North America
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# La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
Guatemala City, Guatemala · North America
In-city La Aurora with two daytime Priority Pass lounges: Casa del Ron until 21:00 and Copa Club until 16:30. Useful capital gateway - just do not expect overnight PP coverage.
## Airportist Score

**6.8 / 10**
Weighted sum of the six published categories (no holistic fudge).
- Ease of use (25%): 7.0 — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
- Comfort & amenities (20%): 6.6 — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
- Food & retail (15%): 6.2 — Food and retail quality and variety.
- Ground access (15%): 7.2 — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
- Reliability (15%): 7.0 — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
- Lounges (10%): 6.8 — Worth-it density and access quality.

## At a glance

- Passengers: undefined
- Terminals: 1 main terminal
- Typical security: undefined min
- On-time: undefined%
- Disruption: normal

## Best for

- Daytime Priority Pass holders
- Early-evening travelers using Casa del Ron before 21:00
- Passengers near North Wing Gates 6-7 or Gate 14

## Watch out for

- No overnight Priority Pass lounge
- Copa Club closes 16:30
- Casa del Ron alcohol capped at 3 complimentary drinks
- Possible holiday closures on secondary Amex notices - confirm live
- No published MCT or security wait minutes
- Omit invented GTQ taxi grids

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