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MCR Melchor de Mencos Airport
Melchor de Mencos Airport (IATA: MCR, ICAO:MGMM) is located in the the city of Melchor De Mencos, Guatemala.

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IATA Code

MCR

ICAO Code

MGMM

Name

Melchor de Mencos Airport

Type

Country / Region

Guatemala (GT)

City

Melchor De Mencos

Latitude

17.0686092

Longitude

-89.1522217

Time Zone

UTC-06:00

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Airport Overview

Melchor de Mencos Airport (MCR), also identified by ICAO code MGMM, serves Melchor de Mencos in the Petén region of Guatemala close to the Belize border. Based on the supplied airport record, it is a non-main airport with no recorded scheduled air or express-freight services in that dataset. Our logistics team therefore treats it as a local or regional airfield rather than a conventional international cargo gateway.

Its practical value is as a potential local access point for approved charter, government, humanitarian or special-project movements, subject to current operating permission, aircraft suitability, handling arrangements and customs procedures. For routine international exports and imports, our service team normally evaluates a connection through an established Guatemalan gateway and then coordinates inland transport to Melchor de Mencos.

Airport	Melchor de Mencos Airport
Location	Melchor de Mencos, Guatemala
Codes	IATA: MCR \| ICAO: MGMM
Coordinates	17.0686092, -89.1522217
Time zone	UTC−06:00

Key Highlights

Local-airfield profileMelchor de Mencos Airport should not be planned as a standard international cargo or express hub.

Border-region relevanceThe location may support selected Petén and Belize-border logistics, but cross-border routing requires separate customs and transport planning.

Service confirmation firstAircraft acceptance, operating hours, ground handling and cargo reception must be confirmed before booking.

Gateway connection likelyRoutine commercial cargo is generally better assessed through an established Guatemalan gateway with onward road transport.

Special cargo cautionDangerous goods, perishables, live animals and high-value cargo require written acceptance from every handling party.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly supplied data does not establish a dedicated cargo terminal, bonded warehouse, cold store, dangerous-goods facility or express sort center at Melchor de Mencos Airport. Our team will not assume that these services are available merely because an airport code exists.

Pre-arranged handling: Confirm cargo acceptance, loading equipment, pallet or loose-cargo handling, storage availability and the responsible ground operator before dispatch.
Customs status: Verify whether import, export, transit or temporary-admission formalities can be completed locally. If not, route the shipment through a customs-enabled gateway.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Use qualified packaging and minimize tarmac exposure; obtain written confirmation of powered storage and transfer procedures before tender.
Dangerous goods: Do not tender undeclared dangerous goods. Confirm carrier approval, trained personnel, packaging, labels, documentation and any local restrictions in advance.
Security and storage: Arrange secure, time-limited custody for high-value or sensitive freight because routine warehouse availability and service hours must be verified case by case.

Routes & Transit Times

Our service team does not present a fixed scheduled cargo route, airline roster or guaranteed transit time for Melchor de Mencos Airport. Any direct movement depends on current aircraft availability, operating permission and local handling acceptance.
For regular international freight, we assess routing through an established Guatemalan airport, followed by bonded or commercial road transport where the customs regime permits. The suitable gateway depends on origin, destination, cargo type and clearance requirements.
Potential onward movements to Belize or other Central American markets require separate review of border crossing, import documentation, vehicle availability, security and customs working arrangements.
Actual transit is affected by gateway cut-off, flight capacity, road conditions in Petén, weather, border queues, customs inspection and whether cargo must be transferred between different handling networks.

We quote a confirmed routing only after checking the operating carrier, ground handler, customs point, road leg and cargo-specific acceptance conditions.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchment: Melchor de Mencos and surrounding Petén communities, with possible relevance to border-oriented trade and project logistics.
Likely shipment profile: time-sensitive spare parts, maintenance materials, humanitarian supplies, public-sector consignments and small commercial shipments may be more realistic than consolidated intercontinental cargo.
Perishables and agricultural goods: These may require rapid road transfer, suitable packaging and a confirmed cold-chain handover; no local cold-storage capability should be presumed.
Belize-border movements: Cross-border cargo may involve additional permits, broker coordination, vehicle documentation and inspection controls beyond the air movement itself.
Oversized or heavy freight: Aircraft payload, pavement limits, loading equipment and local road access must be checked individually before acceptance.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off: There is no assumed public cargo cut-off. Obtain the actual tender deadline, operating window, acceptance point and documentation deadline from the confirmed operator.
Documents: Prepare an accurate air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, shipper and consignee details, cargo description, value, origin and any permits required for the commodity and destination.
Regulated cargo: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, pharmaceuticals, biological materials, live animals and temperature-controlled shipments require advance classification and written acceptance under applicable carrier and national rules.
Customs and delivery: Confirm the customs broker, entry location, tax and permit process, inspection possibility, release procedure, proof of delivery and final-mile vehicle access before cargo is dispatched.

Shipping Tips

Send the complete shipment profile to our service team early: commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, value, origin, destination, Incoterm, battery content and required delivery date.
Request a written feasibility check covering aircraft type, local acceptance, handling equipment, customs location, road transfer and contingency arrangements before production cargo is packed.
Use robust, moisture-resistant packaging suitable for multiple handling points. Mark each piece clearly and keep package dimensions within the confirmed aircraft and vehicle limits.
For urgent or high-value freight, compare direct charter or special flight options with a gateway-plus-road solution. The lower nominal flight distance may not produce the fastest end-to-end delivery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Melchor de Mencos Airport receive routine international cargo?It should not be assumed. Our team first verifies current operating status, cargo acceptance, customs arrangements and a suitable aircraft or handling provider. Routine freight may need to move through an established Guatemalan gateway.

Can our shipment be booked under the airport’s IATA code?The code alone does not confirm active scheduled cargo service. Booking depends on an accepting carrier or charter operator and a confirmed local handling process.

Is bonded storage or customs clearance available on site?Availability must be confirmed for the specific movement. Our service team will identify the responsible customs point and broker rather than assume that airport-side bonded facilities exist.

How should temperature-controlled or pharmaceutical cargo be handled?Use validated packaging, data logging where required and a pre-agreed transfer plan. We require written confirmation of storage, handling time and contingency arrangements before acceptance.

What is the best alternative when no direct uplift is available?We compare an established Guatemalan air gateway plus controlled road delivery with charter or special-flight options, considering customs, border conditions, cargo sensitivity and total transit time.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, coordinates, time zone and the supplied service-status indicators are reproduced from the airport record provided for this page. Operational conditions such as handling availability, customs capability, operating hours, aircraft acceptance, routes and transit times are treated as changeable items and require confirmation before shipment.

For regulatory and operational verification, our team may consult the official Guatemalan civil-aviation authority at dgac.gob.gt, Guatemala’s tax and customs authority at portal.sat.gob.gt, and international aviation standards information at icao.int. These domains are reference points only; the confirmed carrier, handler, customs broker and competent authority remain controlling for each shipment.

No unverified runway dimensions, terminal facilities, cargo throughput, airline schedule, tariff, service hour, certification or transit-time figure is presented here.