Airport
Chiquimula Airport (CIQ)
Chiquimula Airport is a small gateway to the city of Chiquimula and the wider Chiquimula Department in eastern Guatemala. Compare transfer options to central Chiquimula, Esquipulas and nearby towns, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Chiquimula Airport
Chiquimula Airport (CIQ) is a small regional airport serving Chiquimula, the capital of Chiquimula Department in eastern Guatemala. It handles limited commercial and cargo activity and provides a local aviation link for the surrounding region.
The airport is located approximately 3 km north of central Chiquimula, alongside the CA10 road. It has a single asphalt runway, designated 02/20, with a length of about 880 metres, and sits at an elevation of roughly 342 metres above sea level.
Because of its compact size, the airport is simple to navigate, with one passenger handling area and basic facilities. Ground access is mainly by road, and travelers typically continue to Chiquimula or nearby destinations such as Esquipulas by taxi, private transfer or rental car.
Chiquimula Airport functions primarily as a convenient regional gateway for visitors to eastern Guatemala, while most international and long-distance domestic travel is handled through Guatemala City's larger airport.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Chiquimula Airport operates as a small regional airport with one compact passenger handling area rather than multiple terminals. The single-terminal setup serves the airport's limited domestic and commercial operations.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Chiquimula Airport
Transfers
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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