Honduras
Honduras - 2.2.4 Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport

Airport Overview 

Airport Location and Contact 

Country 

Honduras 

Province or District 

Islas de la bahía 

Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport 

Roatan  

2 km  

Full name of the airport 

Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport 

Latitude 

16.31834 

Longitude 

-86.52689 

Elevation (feet and m) 

21 ft

6.4 m 

IATA code 

RTB 

ICAO Code 

MHRO 

Airport Administration or Airport Authority 

Honduran Airport Infrastructure and Services Company EHISA 

Management Level Contact Person 

Mary Martinez, Chief Administrative Officer 

Opening Hours  

6:00  

Closing Hours  

20:00  

Airport Picture

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  • General Aviation Platform 

  • Passenger terminal 

  • Runway 07 

  • Trading platform 

  • Track 25 

Description and Contacts of Key Companies 

The Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport has the collaboration of several government authorities to ensure the proper functioning and safety of airport operations. Some of the main government authorities working at this airport are listed below.

General Directorate of Civil Aeronautics (DGAC): The DGAC is the entity responsible for the regulation and supervision of civil aviation in Honduras. At Juan Manuel Gálvez Airport, they ensure that air operations comply with established safety and efficiency standards. 

Honduran Customs: The presence of Customs at the airport is crucial to control and manage the import and export of goods and goods. They ensure that regulations are complied with and taxes are paid. 

Migration: This authority is responsible for managing the entry and exit of people into the country. They check passengers' documentation, including passports and visas, to ensure they meet established immigration requirements. 

Honduran National Police: The National Police has a presence at the airport to ensure the safety of passengers, crews and personnel working in the facilities. They collaborate in the prevention and response to emergency situations or incidents. 

Honduran Air Force: As part of national security, the Air Force may have a presence at the airport to perform surveillance and airspace protection tasks. 

Ministry of Public Health: This authority can play an important role in reviewing health and disease control protocols at the airport, especially in times of health emergencies. 

It is critical that these government authorities work together to ensure regulatory compliance and provide a safe and efficient environment for travelers and airport operations at Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport. 

For more information on airport contacts, please refer to the following link: 4.5 Airport Company Contact List. 

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/  

Runway(s) 

Runway #1 

Dimensions 

2089 x 45 m 

Orientation 

07/25 

Surface 

Asphalt 

 

Runway #2 

Dimensions 

2089 x 45 m 

Orientation 

07/25 

Surface 

Asphalt 

Airport Infrastructure Details 

Infrastructure 

Customs 

Yes 

JET A-1 Fuel 

Yes 

Migration 

Yes 

AVGAS 100 

N/A 

Terminal Building 

Yes 

Central Refueling Point 

Yes 

Passenger Terminal 

Yes  

Air units for starter 

N/A 

Cargo Terminal 

Yes 

Power Plant (mobile) 

Yes 

Passenger Transportation to Platform 

N/A 

 

Cargo Handling Services 

Yes 

Control Tower 

Yes 

Latrine services 

Yes 

Climate Facilities 

Yes 

Fire Category (ICAO) 

Yes 

CAT 7 

Catering Services 

Yes 

De-icing equipment 

N/A 

Operations Room 

N/A 

Ramp lighting 

Yes 

Radar 

N/A 

 

Runway and approach lights 

Yes 

NDB 

N/A 

VOR 

Yes 

ILS 

Yes 

 

 

Airport Costs 

NAVIGATION CHARGES

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