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Dos Lagunas Airport

Dos Lagunas, Guatemala

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Dos Lagunas Airport

Dos Lagunas, Guatemala
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Remote airstrip serving the Petén jungle region of Guatemala.

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Dos Lagunas, Guatemala
Dos Lagunas Airport is a small general aviation airstrip located in the remote Petén department of northern Guatemala, near the archaeological zone of the same name. It serves as a access point for researchers, archaeologists, and ecotourism visitors exploring the dense jungle region. The airport has the IATA code DON and ICAO designator MGDL. Due to its remote location and limited infrastructure, it handles only light aircraft and small charter flights rather than scheduled commercial service.
Notable facts
  • ›Located in the Petén department, one of the most remote regions of Guatemala.
  • ›Primarily serves archaeologists and ecotourism operators accessing nearby jungle sites.
  • ›No scheduled commercial airline service operates at this airstrip.
  • ›The area is close to the Mirador Basin, a significant Maya archaeological zone.
  • ›Light aircraft and small charter flights are the primary users of this facility.
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A remote jungle gateway opening Guatemala's northern wilderness to the world

Dos Lagunas Airport is a small, remote airstrip located in the Petén department of northern Guatemala, serving the isolated community of Dos Lagunas near the Maya Biosphere Reserve. It functions primarily as a light aircraft and charter landing strip, providing essential access to one of Central America's most ecologically significant and archaeologically rich regions. The airport plays a quiet but vital role connecting researchers, conservationists, and adventurous travellers to the dense lowland jungle surrounding it.

Terminals
  • Main Airstrip Facility — A basic single-strip facility with minimal passenger infrastructure, suited to light aircraft and small charter operations.
Ground Transport
  • Private charter vehicle transfers arranged through local tour operators
  • 4x4 jeep hire available through jungle lodge contacts
  • Foot trails connecting to nearby research and conservation stations
Nearby Hotels
  • Local jungle lodges near the Maya Biosphere Reserve
  • Eco-camp facilities operated by conservation organizations
Dining

There are no formal dining facilities at the airstrip itself. Travellers typically rely on meals provided by jungle lodges or research camps in the surrounding area. It is strongly advisable to carry sufficient food and water supplies when transiting through this remote location.

Traveller Tips
  • Arrange all ground transport and accommodation well in advance through a reputable tour operator before arrival.
  • Carry insect repellent, water purification tablets, and sufficient cash as no services are available at the airstrip.
  • Flight schedules depend heavily on weather and daylight; be prepared for delays or itinerary changes.
  • Check entry requirements for the Maya Biosphere Reserve, as permits may be needed for certain zones.

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Dos Lagunas Airport is an airstrip near the Biotopo Protegido Naachtun station and archeological site in Peten Department, Guatemala. Dos Lagunas is part of the Maya Biosphere Reserve.

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