Carmelita Airport is a small, unpaved airstrip located in the village of Carmelita in the Petén department of northern Guatemala. It serves as a gateway for travelers accessing the remote jungle areas of the Maya Biosphere Reserve, including expeditions to the lesser-visited Maya archaeological sites in the region. The airport handles light aircraft and small charter flights, primarily supporting ecotourism, archaeological research, and basic transportation needs for the isolated community. Commercial airline service is extremely limited or nonexistent, with the airstrip functioning mainly for private and charter operations. Carmelita village itself is known as a departure point for multi-day treks to ruins such as El Mirador, one of the largest ancient Maya cities. The airstrip plays a logistical role in supporting these expeditions as well as providing emergency access to the otherwise road-limited area.