Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport — Coxen Hole, Honduras
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Distance & flight time from RTB
Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport
Serving the largest of Honduras's Bay Islands, RTB brings a steady flow of divers and cruise passengers to Roatan, a narrow strip of land fringed by part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the second-longest coral reef system on the planet. The airport is named for Juan Manuel Galvez, who served as president of Honduras in the years following the Second World War. Roatan's economy has shifted substantially toward tourism in recent decades, with cruise ships regularly docking near Coxen Hole and Mahogany Bay alongside a well-established scuba diving industry. RTB offers direct international flights during peak season that bypass mainland Honduras entirely, a convenience that has helped the island build a tourism identity somewhat separate from the country's broader reputation. English remains widely spoken on the island, a legacy of Roatan's Afro-Caribbean and British colonial history distinct from the Spanish-speaking mainland.
Runways at Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport (RTB)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 7349 ft (2240 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport (RTB)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| GND | GND | 121.6 MHz |
| TWR | ROATAN TWR | 118.1 MHz |
Airports near Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport (RTB)
- La Laguna Airport (GJA) — 67.3 km (41.8 mi)
- Golosón International Airport (LCE) — 73.0 km (45.4 mi)
- Trujillo Airport (TJI) — 76.0 km (47.2 mi)
- Tela Airport (TEA) — 118.3 km (73.5 mi)
- Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) — 178.0 km (110.6 mi)
- Dangriga Airport (DGA) — 196.4 km (122.0 mi)
- Placencia Airport (PLJ) — 197.6 km (122.8 mi)
- Caye Chapel Airport (CYC) — 222.0 km (137.9 mi)
RTB sits on Roatan, fringed by the Mesoamerican Reef, and receives direct seasonal flights from North America that skip mainland Honduras connections, with Coxen Hole its main port town.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport?
The IATA code for Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport is RTB.
What is the ICAO code for Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport?
The ICAO code for Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport is MHRO. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.