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LIO Limon International Airport
Limon International Airport (IATA: LIO, ICAO:MRLM) is located in the the city of Limon, Costa rica.

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IATA Code

LIO

ICAO Code

MRLM

Name

Limon International Airport

Type

Country / Region

Costa rica (CR)

City

Limon

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Longitude

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Airport Overview

Limon International Airport (LIO), identified by ICAO code MRLM, serves the Caribbean coastal city of Limon in Costa Rica. It is best assessed as a regional coastal gateway rather than a major international cargo hub. For international freight, the practical model is normally a confirmed local air movement, a connection through a larger gateway, or an air-and-road solution to the consignee’s final location. Our service team evaluates aircraft availability, ground handling acceptance, customs requirements and onward trucking before proposing a routing. Cargo acceptance, operating schedules and handling capabilities must be reconfirmed for each shipment because regional airport operations can be more schedule-sensitive than those at Costa Rica’s principal gateways.

Airport name	Limon International Airport
IATA / ICAO	LIO / MRLM
City / country	Limon / Costa Rica
Logistics profile	Regional Caribbean gateway; shipment-specific cargo acceptance and routing confirmation required

Key Highlights

Regional airport positioning means international cargo may require a gateway connection or an integrated air-and-road plan.
Local cargo acceptance, warehouse access, customs attendance and handling equipment should be confirmed before booking.
Limon’s Caribbean location is relevant to coastal trade, port-related supply chains, tourism supply and regional distribution.
For urgent or high-value shipments, routing reliability should be assessed alongside nominal flight time.
Temperature-sensitive, dangerous, oversized and live shipments require advance written acceptance from the handling parties.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Our platform treats cargo infrastructure at Limon International Airport as shipment-dependent. Specific facilities must not be presumed from the airport’s international designation; the handling agent and relevant authorities should confirm the following before cargo is delivered.

General cargo handling

Confirm acceptance hours, warehouse receiving procedures, ULD or loose-cargo handling, weighing, screening and delivery cut-off times for the intended movement.

Cold-chain handling

For seafood, produce, biologics or pharmaceuticals, obtain written confirmation of cool-room availability, transfer protection, temperature range and maximum ground exposure.

Dangerous goods

Do not assume routine acceptance. Pre-clear the commodity, UN number, packing instruction, shipper’s declaration and aircraft limitations with the carrier or handling agent.

Customs and controlled cargo

Determine whether customs processing is performed at the airport or through another designated facility. Bonded storage, inspection access and release procedures require case-by-case confirmation.

Routes & Transit Times

Potential routing structures include a direct regional movement when available, an interline connection through a larger Costa Rican gateway, or airport-to-road transfer from a more suitable cargo gateway.
International shipments may require separate coordination between the line-haul carrier, the local handler, customs broker and final-mile trucking provider.
Transit performance is affected by aircraft availability, seasonal schedules, weather, cargo acceptance, customs inspection, connection protection and road conditions.
Our service team provides a confirmed routing only after checking the actual operating schedule, space status, commodity restrictions and destination delivery plan; no fixed transit time should be assumed from the airport code alone.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

The primary service area is Limon and Costa Rica’s Caribbean-side commercial hinterland, subject to the final road delivery point and available trucking capacity.
Potential demand is associated with port and logistics support, tourism supplies, commercial replenishment, maintenance parts and regional business shipments.
Time-sensitive cargo may include seafood, tropical produce, flowers, pharmaceuticals and medical supplies, but acceptance depends on packaging, temperature control and the actual service chain.
Industrial spare parts, electronics, garments and general commercial cargo can be considered when dimensions, value, security and handling requirements are suitable.

Operations & Compliance

Obtain the live cargo cut-off and warehouse receiving appointment from the handling agent. Regional operations may have narrower acceptance windows than the published passenger schedule.
Prepare a commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill instructions, accurate HS classification and any required import, export, sanitary or phytosanitary documents before cargo handover.
Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, dry ice, live animals, perishables and pharmaceuticals require advance commodity disclosure and carrier acceptance; concealment or generic descriptions can cause refusal or delay.
Plan for customs inspection, document discrepancies and consignee availability. Final delivery should be released only after customs status, storage exposure and local collection arrangements are confirmed.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity, HS code, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, cargo value, ready date and final delivery address before requesting a quotation.
For perishables and pharmaceuticals, use validated packaging, temperature indicators and a documented contingency plan; do not tender cargo until cold-chain acceptance is confirmed.
For dangerous goods or batteries, provide the SDS, test documentation and completed shipper’s declaration where applicable, and allow additional compliance review time.
Compare a local-airport solution with a larger-gateway plus trucking solution. The latter may offer more stable uplift or handling, while the former may reduce inland distance when an acceptable flight is confirmed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Limon International Airport handle international air freight?

Its international designation does not by itself confirm current cargo acceptance, customs processing or scheduled international uplift. Our team verifies the specific origin, destination, commodity, flight and ground-handling chain before booking.

Is a direct cargo flight guaranteed?

No. Regional capacity and schedules can change. Cargo may require a connection through another gateway or an airport-to-road alternative, subject to carrier and customs confirmation.

Can temperature-controlled goods be shipped through this airport?

They may be considered only after confirming cold storage, transfer protection, acceptance hours, packaging requirements and the full onward delivery plan. Our team will not treat ordinary warehouse handling as validated cold-chain service.

What documents are normally needed?

Typical requirements include the air waybill data, commercial invoice, packing list, accurate commodity description and applicable permits. Dangerous goods, food, plant, animal and pharmaceutical shipments may require additional documents.

What is the best alternative if uplift is unavailable?

Our service team compares nearby gateway options, interline routing and road feeder transport according to urgency, cargo sensitivity, customs status, final destination and total landed logistics cost.

Data Sources & Provenance

The airport identifiers, name, city and country shown above follow the supplied airport record. Regulatory, aeronautical and customs validation should be checked against current authoritative sources before shipment execution:

Costa Rica civil aviation authority: dgac.go.cr
Costa Rica Ministry of Finance and customs information: hacienda.go.cr
International Air Transport Association reference resources: iata.org
International Civil Aviation Organization reference resources: icao.int

Flight schedules, cargo acceptance, handling facilities, customs procedures, operating hours and transit performance are time-sensitive. Our service team confirms those operational items with the carrier, handler, broker and relevant authorities before issuing a final routing or delivery commitment.