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Limón International Airport

Limón, Costa Rica

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Limón International Airport

Limón, Costa Rica

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Gateway to Costa Rica's Caribbean coast.

Location

Limón, Costa Rica

Limón International Airport (IATA: LIO, ICAO: MRLM) serves the city of Puerto Limón on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. It is the primary air gateway to the Limón Province, a region known for its Afro-Caribbean culture, biodiversity, and proximity to attractions such as Tortuguero National Park and Cahuita National Park. The airport handles limited scheduled domestic service and some charter flights, primarily connecting Limón with San José's Juan Santamaría International Airport. Despite carrying the "International" designation, the facility primarily functions as a regional airport with modest infrastructure suited to smaller aircraft. Limón Airport plays a modest but meaningful role in regional connectivity, helping to ease travel to a province that has historically relied on road and rail access, both of which can be challenging during Costa Rica's rainy season.

Terminals

The airport features a small, single terminal building designed for low-volume domestic and limited charter passenger traffic.

Getting to & from

Ground transport between the airport and downtown Puerto Limón is typically available via taxi, with no dedicated public bus service directly serving the terminal.

Airlines here

Domestic carriers including SANSA Airlines have operated scheduled service connecting Limón to San José.

Notable facts

›Located on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, one of the country's two coastlines served by air.
›Primarily handles turboprop and small propeller aircraft due to runway length limitations.
›The airport serves as a jumping-off point for travelers heading to Tortuguero, accessible only by air or boat.
›Limón Province has a significant Afro-Caribbean population and culture, making it distinct from Costa Rica's Pacific side.
›Scheduled service has historically been thin, with flights varying seasonally based on demand.

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