Tela Airport — Tela, Honduras
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Tela Airport (Tela) is TEA — its ICAO code is MHTE.
Distance & flight time from TEA
Tela Airport
Tela Airport, identified by the code TEA, serves the coastal city of Tela on Honduras's Caribbean shoreline, an area celebrated for its palm-lined beaches and the nearby Punta Sal National Park. The airport provides domestic connections to Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula, supporting both tourism and local trade in this historically significant banana-growing region once dominated by American fruit companies. TEA remains a modest facility with limited scheduled service, functioning mainly for regional travel and charter flights. Tela's growing reputation as an eco-tourism destination, combined with its Garifuna cultural heritage, has kept the airport relevant despite competition from larger international gateways elsewhere in Honduras.
Runways at Tela Airport (TEA)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 4415 ft (1346 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Tela Airport (TEA)
No published frequency data for this airport.
Airports near Tela Airport (TEA)
- Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) — 59.9 km (37.2 mi)
- Golosón International Airport (LCE) — 66.8 km (41.5 mi)
- Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport (RTB) — 118.3 km (73.5 mi)
- Puerto Barrios Airport (PBR) — 118.7 km (73.8 mi)
- Placencia Airport (PLJ) — 126.9 km (78.9 mi)
- Palmerola International Airport (XPL) — 155.7 km (96.7 mi)
- Dangriga Airport (DGA) — 156.5 km (97.2 mi)
- Trujillo Airport (TJI) — 165.3 km (102.7 mi)
TEA is the airport code for Tela, Honduras, a Caribbean coastal city offering domestic flights and access to nearby beaches and national parks.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Tela Airport?
The IATA code for Tela Airport is TEA.
What is the ICAO code for Tela Airport?
The ICAO code for Tela Airport is MHTE. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.