# Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport (RTB) > Coxen Hole, HN · 3 km (1.9 mi) west of Coxen Hole Web: https://airport.flights/airport/rtb JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/rtb.json ## Facts - **IATA**: RTB - **ICAO**: MHRO - **Timezone**: America/Tegucigalpa - **Runways**: 1 - **Terminals**: 1 ## Overview ## Welcome Juan Manuel Gálvez International, nestled just 3 km west of Coxen Hole, is practically your gateway to sandy beaches and picturesque holiday resorts. It's more a beach-resort airstrip with minimal man-made interruptions. Picture this: you could step off the plane, go through the small-scale passport control, and be on Caribbean sands in under 30 minutes if you time it right. With only one runway and a barebones terminal, it feels more like an island ferry stop than a bustling international airport. ## At a glance Despite serving as a key entry point for Roatán's tourism, the airport lacks formal conveniences typical of larger airports. There's no sprawling infrastructure or extensive amenities here. Frequent divers and those on cruise layovers often describe it as a quick pit stop, not a place to linger—the kind of place where you should have your plans locked in before landing. ## Terminals & layout Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport operates a single terminal. Major carriers such as American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Air Lines fly in and out of this point. Don't expect lounges, ample duty-free shopping, or gourmet dining—complaints about the facilities are common, pointing to a lack of various essentials for frequent flyers. ## Getting to and from the city Transportation options here heavily lean on taxis and hotel shuttle arrangements. The airport taxi stand has taxis available within 5-10 minutes for a fare of 10-15 USD or lempiras. Savvy travelers often pre-book hotel or tour shuttles, which offer curbside pickup specifically targeting the airport, minimizing haggling and accelerating your journey to popular locations like West End and West Bay. ## Traveller essentials Travelers frequently note that despite advertised amenities such as ATMs and local banking, cash is king here. Have some small denominations of USD or lempiras on hand before landing since machine outages are not unheard of. The customs process can be a bottleneck due to limited facilities and only a few counters handling the flow of visitors. ## Dining & shopping highlights Forget about an extensive gourmet circuit; the sparse dining options have left many experiencing empty stomachs during peak flight times when the few venues become overwhelmed. It's wise to eat before arriving or hit local spots in town such as Eldon’s supermarket in Coxen Hole for any last-minute groceries or pharmacy needs—just 3 km away from the airport. ## Lounges A notable absence at Juan Manuel Gálvez is lounges. Frequent flyers, used to the quiet corner of various clubs and lounges, will find no such refuge here. Major airlines operating from the airport don't offer such facilities, leaving priority check-in and boarding as the only perks for elites. ## Insider tips - **Insider:** Pre-book an island shuttle or hotel transfer; they know how to bypass the taxi haggling game efficiently. - **Time:** Build in extra buffer on departure days, especially during rainy season due to the runway's history of closures. - **Money:** Carry some small USD or lempiras for taxis, as tanks being cash-only is common practice. - **Avoid:** No lounge-hop options; frequent flyers find it barebones, so don't expect club privileges. - **Local:** Grab your groceries or any pharmacy items at Eldon’s supermarket in Coxen Hole rather than relying on the airport store. - **Time:** Traveling with dive gear to the U.S.? Allow more time for check-in and expect long lines. - **Local:** Ask your hotel if they offer quiet airport pickup services in their package. - **Quiet:** During runway disruptions, look out for outdoor green zones opened as improv waiting areas. ## Terminals (1) - **Main Terminal** ## Ground transport (2) - **Airport taxi stand** — Taxis · 5-10 min · 10-15 · 15-20 min - **Hotel and tour shuttles** — Pre-booked vans · 10 min · 10-15 · 15-20 min ## Insider tips - _Insider_: Pre-book an island shuttle or hotel transfer; they know how to bypass the taxi haggling game efficiently. - _Time_: Build in extra buffer on departure days, especially during rainy season due to the runway's history of closures. - _Money_: Carry some small USD or lempiras for taxis, as tanks being cash-only is common practice. - _Avoid_: No lounge-hop options; frequent flyers find it barebones, so don't expect club privileges. - _Local_: Grab your groceries or any pharmacy items at Eldon’s supermarket in Coxen Hole rather than relying on the airport store. - _Time_: Traveling with dive gear to the U.S.? Allow more time for check-in and expect long lines. - _Local_: Ask your hotel if they offer quiet airport pickup services in their package. - _Quiet_: During runway disruptions, look out for outdoor green zones opened as improv waiting areas.