Toncontín International Airport, also known as Teniente Coronel Hernán Acosta Mejía Airport, is a civil and military airport that serves Tegucigalpa, the capital city of Honduras. It is located about 6 kilometers (4 miles) from the city center in south Tegucigalpa.
Toncontín International Airport has been the subject of much controversy due to its safety record. The airport has been ranked as one of the most dangerous airports in the world due to its short runway, mountainous terrain, and unpredictable weather conditions.
General Information about Toncontín Airport
The following table is an overview of Teniente Coronel Hernán Acosta Mejía Airport indicated below:
| Airport | Toncontín International Airport |
| Airport Type | Military/Public |
| Owner/Operator | EMCO S.A |
| Built In (Year) | February 196 |
| Serves | Tegucigalpa, Honduras |
| Toncontín Airport Code | TGU |
| Hub for | CM Airlines, Avianca Honduras, Aviatsa, SAHSA, EasySky, Transportes Aéreos Nacionales, Rollins Air, AeroHonduras |
| Toncontín Airport Terminals | Two Terminal |
| TGU Airport Runway | 1 |
| TGU Airport Coordinates | 14°03′42″N 087°13′01″W |
| Toncontín Airport Address | Tegucigalpa, Col. 15 de Septiembre, Tegucigalpa, Honduras |
| Official Website | toncontin.aeropuerto.hn |
| Official Phone Number | 504 2234-2402 |
| Elevation | 3,307 ft / 1,008 m |
Toncontín Airport Code
Toncontín Airport code is TGU. This three-letter IATA code is based on the name of the airport Toncontín.
| IATA CODE | TGU |
| ICAO CODE | MHTG |
| FAA CODE | N/A |
| WORLD AREA CODE | +1 |
| COUNTRY CODE | USA |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | TGU |
Toncontín Airport Map
The Toncontín International Airport location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
Toncontín International Airport Runway
Toncontín Airport Runway features a single state-of-the-art runway:
| Name | Length (in mtr) | Length (in ft) | Surface |
| 02/20 | 1,936 | 6,352 | Asphalt |
Toncontín Airport Terminal
There are two terminals at Toncontín International Airport: the old terminal and the new terminal. Here is a summary of the terminals at Toncontín International Airport:
Toncontín Old terminal:
- Serves domestic flights
- Currently undergoing renovation
Toncontín New terminal:
- Serves international flights
- Two gates
- Various facilities, including Dunkin’ Donuts, Wendy’s, souvenir stores, a duty-free store, an ATM, several restaurants and cafés, a post office, airline lounges, and bureau de change
Nearest Airports to Toncontín International Airport
Some of the closest airports to TGU Airport are:
- Útila Airport (UII / MHUT) – 231 km
- Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP / MHLM) – 246 km
- Guanaja Airport (GJA / MHNJ) – 301 km
- El Salvador International Airport (SAL / MSLP) – 338 km
- Augusto Cesar Sandino International Airport (MGA / MNMG) – 370 km
- Golosón International Airport (LCE / MHLC) – 391 km
- Matthew Spain Airport (SQS) – 398 km
Airlines Operating from Toncontín Airport
The following airlines operate from Toncontín Airport.
Passenger Airline
- Aerolíneas Sosa
- CM Airlines
- Lanhsa
Cargo Airline
- DHL de Guatemala
