Goloson International Airport

MHLC / LCE

La Ceiba, HN

Last Updated
Mar 4, 02:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
02:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
3 kt
120°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MHLC 040200Z 12003KT 9999 FEW030 24/21 Q1014 A2994 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 39 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,039 ft AMSL
QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1013 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (39 ft)
Pressure Alt
17 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,106 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF MHLC 032240Z 0400/0424 05012KT 6000 SHRA SCT032TCU FEW034CB TX30/0419Z TN20/0412Z BECMG 0404/0406 VRB04KT 9999 SCT028 BECMG 0415/0417 01010KT SCT032TCU TEMPO 0421/0423 5000 SHRA
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:34Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 50° 12 kt
Visibility: 6 km
Showers Rain
04:00Z BECMG
+2h
VFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HLC
07 ✈️
25

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 07
9,875 ft 147 ft ASP 67°
1.9 kt 2.3 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MHLC

4,198 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
85.5%
MVFR
6.2%
IFR
7.6%
LIFR
0.8%

Goloson International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 85.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 5.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 108 knots. Calm conditions occur 31.4% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 15°C and 38°C with an average of 24.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are December, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 5.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 108 kt
Calm Winds: 31.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.3%
NE
10.2%
E
6.7%
SE
3.6%
S
10.8%
SW
12.8%
W
5.1%
NW
6%

Temperature Range

Average: 24.4°C
Range: 15°C to 38°C
15°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

December September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt

Statistics computed from 4,198 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Goloson International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MHLC
IATA Code: LCE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 39 ft MSL

Location

City: La Ceiba
Country: HN
Latitude: 15.742500°
Longitude: -86.852997°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 9,875 ft
Width: 147 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Goloson International Airport

Overview

Goloson International Airport serves La Ceiba, Honduras, as a medium-sized airport situated at 39 feet mean sea level. Located at coordinates 15.742500, -86.852997, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the northern Honduran coastal region. The airport features a single runway 07/25, measuring 9,875 feet in length with an asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate predominantly favorable visual flight conditions, with 86.5% of recorded periods supporting VFR operations. Temperatures consistently range between 16°C and 38°C, averaging 25°C, which provides stable atmospheric conditions for most flight operations. Wind patterns are predominantly northerly at an average of 5.3 knots, with calm conditions occurring 32% of the time and maximum recorded gusts reaching 108 knots.

Notable Features

The airport's low elevation of 39 feet MSL suggests a coastal terrain profile with minimal terrain-related challenges for approach and departure. Prevailing northerly winds create consistent wind conditions that generally align favorably with runway 07/25. The airport experiences minimal visibility restrictions, with average visibility at 10 statute miles and no reported fog occurrences.

Approach Considerations

Runway 07/25 demonstrates exceptional wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and an average crosswind of only 3.2 knots. Pilots will find the most consistent VFR conditions during December, September, and October. The long 9,875-foot asphalt runway provides substantial landing and takeoff options for various aircraft types.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.