Toncontin International Airport – TGU
Toncontin International Airport is a civil and military airport that serves the Tegucigalpa, Honduras. It is also known as the Teniente Coronel Hernan Acosta Mejia Airport and goes by the airport code TGU. Located 6 kilometers outside the center of Tegucigalpa, it also serves the cities of Yaguacire, El Tablon, Las Tapias, El Tizatillo, and more. Owned and operated by InterAirports, a company that also handles the other major international airports in the Honduras. In 2018, it handled over 600,000 passengers.
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The origin of the name Toncontin is unknown, but locals say that is derived from the Nahuati word ‘Tocotin’, a name of a sacred dance in Yucatan. TGU-Toncontin International Airport is infamous for having one of the most difficult approaches, especially in inclement weather due to its proximity to mountainous terrain. There have been attempts to replace the airport with the Soto Cano Airport, located in Comayagua. TGU has since been improved through the works of the Airport Corporation of Tegucigalpa. There is one runway with an asphalt surface. It sits at an elevation of 1,005 meters above mean sea level. Approach to the airport was made easier by bulldozing a portion of the hillside. Airlines that serve Toncontin International Airport include Aerolineas Sosa, American Airlines, Copa Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Airlines, and more. You can easily access the Santa Lucia from the airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are more than 100 hotels in the area served by the Toncontin International Airport (TGU). The nearest airport hotel is just 2.6 kilometers away. The LQ Hotel by Wyndham Tegucigalpa is a well-reviewed property with a 3-star rating. Another hotel located less than 5 kilometers from the airport is the Tegucigalpa Marriott Hotel.
An alternate airport to Toncontin International Airport is the Utila Airport, located 21 kilometers away in Utila, Honduras.
On this page it is easy to search for Tegucigalpa, Honduras airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Tegucigalpa, Honduras (TGU-Toncontin Intl.) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the TGU airport.
Most of these TGU
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Tegucigalpa, Honduras
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the TGU airport are Manuel Bonilla National Theater, Colon Market, and Los Dolores Church.
Map of Tegucigalpa, Honduras Hotels
View all Tegucigalpa, Honduras (TGU-Toncontin Intl.) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Tegucigalpa, Honduras (TGU-Toncontin Intl.) location map.
Weather Forecast for Tegucigalpa, Honduras (TGU-Toncontin Intl.)
If you planning to travel to Tegucigalpa, Honduras (TGU-Toncontin Intl.), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 11:26 AM.
The temperature feels like 72.45 with a humidity level of 60 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 27 percent with visibility at 15 percent.
Today’s UV index is 12, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling east-northeast at a speed of 7 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 12:04 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
4/26
Thunderstorm with rain
75°F
High: 84°F
Low: 67°F
Precipitation: 50%
Saturday
4/27
Thunderstorm with rain
78°F
High: 90°F
Low: 70°F
Precipitation: 80%
Sunday
4/28
Thunderstorm with heavy rain
79°F
High: 89°F
Low: 71°F
Precipitation: 90%
Monday
4/29
Thunderstorm with heavy rain
78°F
High: 88°F
Low: 70°F
Precipitation: 95%
Tuesday
4/30
Heavy rain
78°F
High: 86°F
Low: 70°F
Precipitation: 95%
Wednesday
5/1
Thunderstorm with heavy rain
78°F
High: 87°F
Low: 70°F
Precipitation: 90%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Tegucigalpa, Honduras TGU airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free TGU airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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