Limón International Airport (LIO): Codes, Runways & Location
Limón International Airport (IATA: LIO · ICAO: MRLM) is a medium-sized airport serving Limón, Costa Rica. It lies at 9.9580° N, 83.0220° W, 7 ft (2 m) above sea level.
Overview of Limón International Airport
Limón International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Limón in Costa Rica. It is identified by the IATA code LIO and the ICAO code MRLM. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Limón International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1800 m (5906 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 7 ft (2 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport (CHX) about 79 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,800 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Limón International Airport
Where is Limón International Airport located?
Limón International Airport is located in Limón, Costa Rica. Its coordinates are 9.9580° N, 83.0220° W.
What is the airport code for Limón International Airport?
Limón International Airport has an IATA code of LIO and an ICAO code of MRLM.
How long is the runway at Limón International Airport?
Limón International Airport's longest runway is about 1800 m (5906 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Limón International Airport have?
Limón International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Limón International Airport a major airport?
Limón International Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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