Coban Airport — Coban, Guatemala
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Distance & flight time from CBV
Coban Airport
Coban Airport serves the highland city of Coban, capital of Guatemala's Alta Verapaz department and a center of coffee and cardamom cultivation amid cool, cloud-forested mountains quite different from the country's better-known Pacific lowlands. The region carries a strong Q'eqchi' Maya cultural identity, and the airfield has historically offered a faster alternative to winding mountain roads connecting Coban to Guatemala City, though scheduled service has fluctuated over the years with demand and operator availability. Travelers heading to the turquoise limestone pools of Semuc Champey or a nearby lake region often pass through or near Coban en route, even when the final legs of the journey continue by road. European immigrant coffee planters shaped much of the area's agricultural history in the nineteenth century, a legacy still visible in local architecture around CBV's surrounding countryside.
Runways at Coban Airport (CBV)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 3340 ft (1018 m) | 50 ft (15 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Coban Airport (CBV)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| RDO | RDO | 126.2 MHz |
Airports near Coban Airport (CBV)
- Rubelsanto Airport (RUV) — 58.3 km (36.2 mi)
- La Aurora International Airport (GUA) — 99.4 km (61.8 mi)
- Mundo Maya International Airport (FRS) — 170.7 km (106.1 mi)
- Retalhuleu Airport (RER) — 174.1 km (108.2 mi)
- San José Airport (GSJ) — 176.6 km (109.7 mi)
- Puerto Barrios Airport (PBR) — 197.4 km (122.7 mi)
- Tapachula International Airport (TAP) — 223.7 km (139.0 mi)
- Ilopango International Airport (ILS) — 240.6 km (149.5 mi)
Coban Airport (CBV) serves Alta Verapaz department in Guatemala's cool highland coffee region and lies within reach of the Semuc Champey limestone pools, a popular natural attraction set within the surrounding karst mountain landscape.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Coban Airport?
The IATA code for Coban Airport is CBV.
What is the ICAO code for Coban Airport?
The ICAO code for Coban Airport is MGCB. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.