Airport
Playa Grande Airport (PKJ)
Playa Grande Airport serves Playa Grande, the administrative centre of Ixcán municipality in Guatemala's Quiché Department. As a small domestic gateway to the northern Quiché region, it connects travellers to Playa Grande town and surrounding rural communities in the Ixcán area.
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About Playa Grande Airport
Playa Grande Airport (IATA: PKJ, ICAO: MGPG) is a small public airstrip serving Playa Grande, the administrative centre of Ixcán municipality in Guatemala's Quiché Department. It supports domestic and general aviation operations rather than large scheduled international traffic and plays a practical role in connecting this rural northern region.
Located about 4 km northeast of Playa Grande, the airport has a single gravel runway aligned 17/35 and approximately 1,800 metres long, at an elevation of 176 metres. This basic infrastructure allows light aircraft and domestic flights to serve the town and surrounding communities where road access can be limited.
Access between the airport and Playa Grande is mostly by road, with taxis, private transfers and local transport available for onward travel into the Ixcán area. Public transport options are limited, so arranging transport in advance is often the most convenient choice.
Passenger facilities are modest and typical of a small regional airstrip, with a basic waiting area and essential services. Travellers should confirm schedules and services directly with their airline or charter operator before departure.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Playa Grande Airport is a small single-runway airstrip with a compact passenger handling area rather than multiple passenger terminals. The facility primarily supports domestic and general aviation operations serving the town of Playa Grande and the Ixcán region.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Playa Grande Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Playa Grande Airport to Playa Grande town, Ixcán communities and hotels across the northern Quiché region.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from Playa Grande Airport, local business, field visits or journeys around the Ixcán area.
Car Rental
Organize car rental for independent travel from Playa Grande Airport around Playa Grande and onward rural roads in the Quiché region.
Bus & Group Transfers
Arrange minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Playa Grande Airport, Playa Grande and destinations across the Ixcán region.
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