Limon International Airport

MRLM / LIO

Puerto Limon, CR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 00:00Z

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Current Weather

Display Units
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🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
6 kt
70°
10+ km
Visibility
22,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MRLM 040000Z 07006KT 9999 FEW020TCU FEW025 SCT120 BKN220 27/24 A2984

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 7 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL (TCU)
FEW 2,500 ft AGL
SCT 12,000 ft AGL
BKN 22,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW (TCU)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,007 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,507 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
12,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,007 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
22,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
22,007 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF MRLM 032333Z 0400/0424 07009KT 9999 FEW030 TX30/0420Z TN21/0411Z BECMG 0401/0402 25006KT TEMPO 0408/0414 DZ BECMG 0415/0417 05007KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:05Z BASE
+0h
VFR 70° 9 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
08:00Z TEMPO
+4h
VFR
Drizzle
15:00Z BECMG
+11h
VFR 50° 7 kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
RLM
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
5,906 ft 98 ft ASP 146°
2.1 kt 5.6 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MRLM

2,432 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.3%
MVFR
16.7%
IFR
5.6%
LIFR
0.5%

Limon International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 6.1% of observations. 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 26.3°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: 2.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
14.1%
NE
16.3%
E
8.9%
SE
2.3%
S
4%
SW
20.5%
W
22.4%
NW
8.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.3°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 2,432 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.

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.