LCE · medium airport
Golosón International Airport
La Ceiba, Honduras

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LCEmedium airport
Golosón International Airport
La Ceiba, Honduras
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Gateway to Honduras's Caribbean Coast and Bay Islands.
Location
La Ceiba, Honduras
Golosón International Airport (IATA: LCE, ICAO: MHLC) serves La Ceiba, the third-largest city in Honduras and a major hub for travel to the Bay Islands, including Roatán and Utila. The airport is located on the Caribbean coast and handles both domestic and international flights, playing a key role in tourism and commerce for the region.
The airport has a single paved runway and a modest terminal building designed to accommodate the volume of passengers traveling to and from this popular coastal and island-access destination. It serves as an important transit point for travelers heading to dive sites, beaches, and ecotourism destinations in northern Honduras.
Regular service connects La Ceiba to Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula, Roatán, and select international destinations. The airport supports Honduras's tourism industry, particularly for visitors drawn to the Bay Islands' coral reefs and the surrounding rainforests.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal building handling both domestic and international passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and central La Ceiba is primarily provided by taxis and private shuttles, with no formal public bus service to the terminal.
Airlines here
Airlines serving Golosón International Airport have included Aerolíneas Sosa, CM Airlines, and other regional Central American carriers.
Notable facts
- ›The airport serves as a key access point for ferry services to the Bay Islands of Roatán and Utila.
- ›La Ceiba is known as the 'Tourism Capital of Honduras,' boosting airport traffic.
- ›The airport's single runway is oriented to accommodate prevailing Caribbean coastal winds.
- ›Golosón International Airport is named after the Golosón district where it is located.
- ›The airport supports both commercial aviation and light charter operations for island hopping.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
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Airlines serving this airport
Routes
LCE → GCMKX · 733
LCE → GCMP4 · L4T
LCE → GJAP4 · L4T
LCE → PEUP4 · L4T
LCE → RTBP4 · L4T
LCE → SAPP4 · L4T
LCE → TGUP4 · L4T
LCE → UIIP4 · L4T
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Latest news
caymancompass.com· 5/20/2024
La Ceiba flight schedule contingent on air visibility
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Aduana News· 11/18/2020
Honduras: Three airports remain operational
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Cayman News Service· 10/14/2021
Airport downgrade puts La Ceiba route in jeopardy
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caymancompass.com· 5/18/2024
Cayman Airways’ La Ceiba flights grounded after smoke impacts visibility
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caymancompass.com· 11/3/2021
Cayman Airways jet service to La Ceiba resumes
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caymancompass.com· 10/14/2021
La Ceiba airport downgrade impacts Cayman Airways flights
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