Airports / Guatemala / RUV
Rubelsanto Airport.
Rubelsanto, Guatemala · 426 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.8/5
Google rating
14 ratings
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Operators based
426
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
31 nm
To the nearest alternate
Coban Airport (CBV).
Overview
Located in Rubelsanto, Guatemala, Rubelsanto Airport (MGRB / RUV) operates as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 426 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list RUV as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Coban Airport (CBV, 31 nm), Mundo Maya International Airport (FRS, 65 nm), and La Aurora International Airport (GUA, 85 nm). The field has a single 4,690-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to midsize jets.
Trip costs from RUV are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from RUV to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
MGRB
IATA
RUV
FAA / Local
MGRB
Elevation
426 ft
Coordinates
15.9920° N · 90.4453° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs Guatemala fields
state range 29–4,952 ft
At 426 ft, RUV sits lower than 57% of the 7 Guatemala fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,690 ft
- 08/264,690 ft × 70 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,690 ft
RUV's 4,690 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 31nmCBVCoban AirportCoban
- 65nmFRSMundo Maya International AirportSan Benito
- 85nmGUALa Aurora International AirportGuatemala City
- 109nmPBRPuerto Barrios AirportPuerto Barrios
- 114nmRERRetalhuleu AirportRetalhuleu
- 124nmPLJPlacencia AirportPlacencia
Location
Open the full mapMGRB · Rubelsanto Airport · Rubelsanto, Guatemala
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from RUV on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 818 nm | 2h 18m |
| Houston (HOU) | 862 nm | 2h 24m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 863 nm | 2h 24m |
| Austin (AUS) | 941 nm | 2h 35m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,070 nm | 2h 53m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 1,225 nm | 3h 15m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 1,538 nm | 3h 59m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 1,566 nm | 4h 3m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use RUV?
- Rubelsanto Airport's longest paved runway is 4,690 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at RUV?
- Rubelsanto Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,690 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to RUV?
- The closest alternate is Coban Airport (CBV), about 31 nm away, followed by Mundo Maya International Airport (FRS) at 65 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from RUV to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 2h 18m (818 nm), Houston about 2h 24m (862 nm), Palm Beach about 2h 24m (863 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.