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Limón International Airport (LIO)
Limón International Airport is an international airport serving Limón (Limón Province), Costa Rica. Its IATA code is LIO and its ICAO code is MRLM. It has one runway, 1,800 m long.
- IATALIO
- ICAOMRLM
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- LIO
- ICAO code
- MRLM
- City
- Limón
- Region / province
- Limón Province
- Country / territory
- Costa Rica
- Category
- Medium-sized airport
- Coordinates
- 9.9580° N, 83.0220° W
- Elevation
- 2 m (7 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Costa Rica (UTC-06:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 1,800 m (5,906 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 1,800 m5,906 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
16,871 km
Direct flight: ≈ 21 h 35 min
Hanoi (HAN)
16,417 km
Direct flight: ≈ 21 h
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
17,469 km
Direct flight: ≈ 22 h 20 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| INFO | 118.800 MHz |
| Radio RDO | 126.800 MHz |
Air freight to and from Limón International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Limón through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Costa Rica
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tobías Bolaños International Airport | SYQ | 122 km |
| Juan Santamaría International Airport | SJO | 130 km |
| Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport | LIR | 285 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Limón International Airport?
The IATA code of Limón International Airport is LIO and its ICAO code is MRLM. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Limón International Airport located?
Limón International Airport is in Limón, Limón Province, Costa Rica, at coordinates 9.9580° N, 83.0220° W and an elevation of 2 m (7 ft).
How far is Limón International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Limón International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 17,469 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 16,417 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 16,871 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 22 h 20 min.
How long is the runway at Limón International Airport?
The longest runway at Limón International Airport is 1,800 m (5,906 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Limón International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Limón International Airport (LIO) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.