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Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport

Roatan, HN

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Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport

Roatán, Honduras · North America

Roatán’s Juan Manuel Gálvez (RTB) is a compact Bay Islands gateway with no Priority Pass lounge. Single building near Coxen Hole; taxis and resort shuttles dominate ground access.

Airportist Score

6.3/ 10

Mixed

Ease of use7.2
Comfort & amenities5.8
Food & retail6.0
Ground access7.0
Reliability6.5
Lounges4.0

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport

Roatán, Honduras · North America

Roatán’s Juan Manuel Gálvez (RTB) is a compact Bay Islands gateway with no Priority Pass lounge. Single building near Coxen Hole; taxis and resort shuttles dominate ground access.

Airportist Score

6.3/ 10

Mixed

Ease of use7.2
Comfort & amenities5.8
Food & retail6.0
Ground access7.0
Reliability6.5
Lounges4.0

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Best way to city
~5–10 min Coxen Hole (traffic-dependent)
Airport curb taxis
Terminals
1
compact passenger building

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Lounges

No Priority Pass lounge at RTB

Honduras PP lists SAP/XPL/TGU — not Roatán. AA: clubs and lounges Not Available.

Central America Airports: no lounges at RTB.

Layout

Single compact building

One passenger building — easy to learn; can crowd at midday US bank peaks.

Follow airline day-of signage for check-in.

Peak

Midday banks get busy

Secondary guides note noon–early afternoon peaks when several US flights overlap.

Arrive with airline buffer — no invented security minutes.

Airside

Plan F&B without a PP room

Café / bar / duty-free subject to schedules — no lounge buffer.

No authoritative bottle tariff → omit purchase prices.

Live conditions

Right now at RTB

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Resort guests with pre-booked shuttles
Travelers who already set expectations without a PP lounge
Short hops into Coxen Hole by curb taxi

Watch out for

No Priority Pass lounge at RTB
Small terminal can crowd at midday US banks
No Uber/Lyft — negotiate taxi or pre-book shuttle
No published MCT / security waits

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

7.2

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

5.8

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

6.0

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

7.0

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

6.5

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

4.0

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Terminals

1 compact passenger building

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for RTB.

Updated Sep 19, 2026

IATA RTB / ICAO MHRO — Juan Manuel Gálvez International (Coxen Hole, Roatán)
Operator Servicio Aeroportuario Nacional (SAN); ~1.8 miles from Coxen Hole
Single compact passenger building; elev ~18 ft
No Priority Pass lounge (Honduras PP index: SAP/XPL/TGU — not RTB); AA clubs/lounges Not Available
Taxis curbside; resort shuttles common; no Uber/Lyft on island (CAA)
Wi-Fi inside terminal; café + duty-free subject to flight schedules

2 official sources

https://centralamericaairports.com/roatan-airport-rtb-honduras/
https://www.aa.com/web/i18n/travelInformation/destinationInformation/rtb-airport.html

Full guide

Explore the RTB guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Getting There
2 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: Airport curb taxis
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Lounges
Lounge table empty by design (no PP index).
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Traveler Tips
Do not count on Priority Pass — Honduras PP is SAP / XPL / TGU only.
6 tips & hacks
View Traveler Tips
Amenities
4 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
No Priority Pass coverageCompact single buildingTaxi + resort shuttles
View Amenities
Water
No authoritative fountain map or official bottle tariff → empty water_options.
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Reviews
Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
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🌧️28°C / 82°F

Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

Official airport site

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 15:08 CST

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 21, 21:08 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.