Limon International Airport

MRLM / LIO

Puerto Limon, CR

Last Updated
Feb 7, 16:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 43 min ago
16:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
10 kt
270°
10+ km
Visibility
1,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MRLM 071600Z 27010KT 9999 -DZ BKN010 22/20 A3012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 7 ft
BKN 1,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,007 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF MRLM 071500Z 0715/0812 28009KT 9999 BKN020 TX26/0719Z TN19/0811Z TEMPO 0715/0718 BKN010 TEMPO 0804/0808 DZ OVC010
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:43Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 280° 9 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
04:00Z TEMPO
+12h
IFR
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
Drizzle

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Airport Runway Layout

N
RLM
14
32 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
5,906 ft 98 ft ASP 146°
6.4 kt 7.7 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 - MRLM

2,069 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81.8%
MVFR
13.4%
IFR
4.5%
LIFR
0.2%

Limon International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 5.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 87 knots. Temperatures typically range between 19°C and 39°C with an average of 26.5°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 5.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 87 kt
Calm Winds: 2.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
14.8%
NE
15.5%
E
9.6%
SE
2.3%
S
4.1%
SW
19.9%
W
21.7%
NW
9.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.5°C
Range: 19°C to 39°C
19°C 39°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September October December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 2,069 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Limon International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MRLM
IATA Code: LIO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 7 ft MSL

Location

City: Puerto Limon
Country: CR
Latitude: 9.957960°
Longitude: -83.022003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 5,906 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Limon International Airport

Overview

Limon International Airport serves Puerto Limon, Costa Rica, as a medium-sized airport situated at a low elevation of 7 feet MSL. The airport is located at coordinates 9.957960, -83.022003, providing critical aviation infrastructure for the coastal region. Its single runway 14/32 extends 5,906 feet with an asphalt surface, supporting various aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Limon are predominantly VFR, with 83.6% of observations showing favorable visual flight rules. Prevailing winds from the southwest (225°) average 5.6 knots, with occasional strong gusts up to 87 knots. Temperature remains consistently warm, averaging 26.7°C with a range between 19°C and 39°C, creating stable atmospheric conditions for most of the year.

Notable Features

The airport's low elevation and coastal location suggest minimal terrain complexity for approaching aircraft. Visibility consistently remains excellent, with an average of 10 statute miles and no reported instances of visibility below 3 miles. September, October, and December represent the most reliable months for visual flight operations, offering the most consistent weather patterns.

Approach Considerations

Runway 14/32 demonstrates highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of just 4.2 knots. Pilots can expect minimal wind-related approach challenges, particularly during the peak VFR months. The consistent wind and visibility characteristics make this a relatively straightforward airport for instrument and visual approaches.

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.