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PKJ Playa Grande Airport
Playa Grande Airport (IATA: PKJ, ICAO:MGPG) is located in the the city of Playa Grande, Guatemala.

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IATA Code

PKJ

ICAO Code

MGPG

Name

Playa Grande Airport

Type

Country / Region

Guatemala (GT)

City

Playa Grande

Latitude

15.9975000

Longitude

-90.7417000

Time Zone

UTC-6:00

Phone Number

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REGIONAL AIRPORT GUATEMALA

Playa Grande Airport（PKJ）Air Freight Overview

Playa Grande Airport is a regional airport serving Playa Grande in Guatemala, identified in the supplied airport record by IATA code PKJ and ICAO code MGPG. Its position at 15.9975000, -90.7417000 and local time zone UTC-6:00 are relevant when planning document cut-offs, trucking connections and delivery appointments. The available operating profile indicates a local access point rather than an established international cargo hub. Our service team therefore treats it primarily as a destination or origin coordination point requiring advance confirmation of aircraft acceptance, ground handling, customs arrangements and onward surface transport. For international shipments, we assess whether the cargo should move through a Guatemalan gateway with established cargo handling and then continue by road or approved regional air connection. Final routing, acceptance and clearance arrangements must be confirmed for the specific shipment.

Airport name	Playa Grande Airport
IATA / ICAO	PKJ / MGPG
Country / city	Guatemala / Playa Grande
Coordinates	15.9975000, -90.7417000
Time zone	UTC-6:00

Key Highlights

Regional access point: Our team does not assume regular scheduled international cargo service or direct freighter availability; these must be checked shipment by shipment.
Gateway planning is important: International cargo may require a larger Guatemalan gateway, followed by an authorized domestic air connection or coordinated road movement.
Ground handling is a critical dependency: Acceptance, cargo build-up, storage, screening and collection arrangements should be confirmed before the master air waybill is finalized.
Limited-service risk: Oversized, dangerous, temperature-sensitive, live-animal and high-value shipments require written pre-acceptance rather than routine booking assumptions.
Rural inland catchment: Long first-mile or last-mile trucking legs can influence the total transit plan more than the flight segment.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly confirmed cargo infrastructure and service specifications should not be presumed for this regional airport. Our service team verifies the following operational points with the handling party, airport authority and relevant authorities before accepting a shipment:

Acceptance and handling: Confirm whether commercial cargo acceptance, weighing, documentation checks, security screening and cargo build-up are available for the intended flight.
Storage: Confirm whether ordinary short-term storage exists and whether cargo must be delivered directly to the aircraft or collected immediately after arrival.
Temperature control: Do not assume a validated cool room, freezer, active-container power supply or pharmaceutical handling process. Temperature-sensitive cargo requires written confirmation of equipment and handling limits.
Dangerous goods: Confirm whether trained personnel, segregation space and carrier approval are available. A shipper’s declaration alone does not establish acceptance capability.
Customs and bonded handling: Customs clearance, bonded storage and formal import processing may need to be arranged through an approved Guatemalan gateway or designated broker.
Collection and delivery: Verify vehicle access, loading equipment, delivery appointment rules and identification requirements before dispatching a truck to the airport.

Routes & Transit Times

International inbound: Our team normally evaluates routing through a Guatemalan international gateway or another approved regional gateway, followed by domestic air or surface delivery to Playa Grande Airport where operationally available.
International outbound: Export cargo may require pre-carriage to a gateway with scheduled international uplift, cargo screening, export customs processing and confirmed airline acceptance.
Carrier selection: Specific operating airlines, frequencies, aircraft types and interline arrangements are not assumed from the airport code. We confirm the actual operating carrier and booking path before issuing a firm plan.
Transit variability: Total transit depends on gateway connection availability, road conditions, weather, aircraft payload, handling windows, customs inspection and the airport’s current operating arrangements.
Planning rule: The quoted schedule is provisional until the airline, ground handler, customs broker and trucking provider confirm each hand-off in writing.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Service area: Playa Grande and surrounding inland communities in the northern-central Guatemalan region may use the airport as a local access point, subject to road connectivity and available handling arrangements.
Typical regional demand: Time-sensitive documents, replacement parts, tools, small commercial consignments, humanitarian supplies and general project materials may be more suitable than high-volume palletized freight.
Agricultural and perishable cargo: Fresh products or other perishables require confirmation of packing standards, acceptance windows, temperature protection, inspection requirements and onward delivery speed.
Industrial and retail replenishment: Machinery parts, electrical items, garments and consumer goods should be checked for dimensions, declared value, import controls and the feasibility of consolidation through a gateway.
Remote-delivery considerations: Our team checks road access, vehicle type, security requirements and consignee availability before committing to a door-delivery plan.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: A published cargo cut-off should not be assumed. We obtain the actual acceptance deadline from the operating carrier or handler and allow time for screening, weighing, documentation review and surface delivery.
Dangerous goods: Batteries, aerosols, chemicals, fuel-related articles, medical substances and other regulated goods require classification under applicable air transport rules and prior carrier approval. The shipper must provide accurate technical details and packaging information.
Temperature and live cargo: Live animals, vaccines, biological materials, perishables and other sensitive cargo need advance confirmation of acceptance, welfare or health documents, temperature controls and contingency arrangements.
Customs and documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, permits, certificates of origin and product-specific licenses may be required. Customs inspection, valuation review or broker intervention can extend the release process.

Shipping Tips

Book after capability checking

Send our service team the commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, value, origin, destination and desired delivery date. We will validate the airport, gateway and carrier combination before confirming space.

Prepare robust packing

Use packaging suitable for multiple hand-offs and inland transport. Mark each piece clearly, protect against moisture and provide verified dimensions to prevent re-rating or rejection.

Separate special cargo early

Declare batteries, liquids, medicines, perishables, live animals, oversized pieces and high-value goods at quotation stage. Do not tender undeclared restricted cargo.

Keep a gateway alternative

For urgent or high-value shipments, ask our team to quote a confirmed gateway with established cargo facilities and a road-feeder alternative rather than relying on a single regional movement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Playa Grande Airport receive international air cargo directly?

Direct international cargo acceptance should not be presumed. Our team verifies the current operating carrier, customs pathway, ground handler and cargo acceptance procedure. If those conditions are unavailable, we arrange a gateway and surface-delivery solution.

Is there a fixed cargo cut-off time?

A fixed public cargo cut-off is not assumed for this regional airport. The effective deadline depends on the operating flight, handling arrangement and required screening or documentation checks, so we obtain written confirmation before dispatch.

Can Playa Grande Airport handle dangerous goods or lithium batteries?

Acceptance depends on the carrier, aircraft, packaging, documentation and trained handling capability available for the specific movement. Our service team requires full commodity details and obtains pre-approval before tender.

How should temperature-sensitive cargo be routed?

Do not rely on presumed cold-chain facilities. We first verify storage, transfer time, temperature monitoring and contingency capability. If these cannot be confirmed, a gateway with validated temperature handling and controlled road delivery is usually evaluated.

What is the practical alternative if the shipment cannot move through Playa Grande Airport?

Our team compares an established Guatemalan air gateway with a secure road feeder, or another approved regional routing. The choice depends on commodity restrictions, customs requirements, urgency, cargo dimensions and consignee location.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, coordinates, city, country and time-zone values in this module are based on the supplied airport record for Playa Grande Airport. Operational statements are deliberately limited to planning guidance where a facility, schedule, throughput figure, runway specification, airline assignment or customs service cannot be confirmed from the supplied data.

Guatemalan aviation authority reference: dgac.gob.gt — use for current civil aviation, airport and operating-authority verification.
Guatemalan tax and customs reference: portal.sat.gob.gt — use for applicable customs and tax procedures, subject to the shipment and current rules.
International airline coding reference: iata.org — use for airline and airport coding verification.
International aeronautical reference: icao.int — use for international aviation standards and aerodrome information frameworks.

Airline schedules, cargo acceptance, facilities, customs arrangements, road conditions and transit commitments are time-sensitive. Our service team rechecks these items before booking and before cargo tender.