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SAP Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport
Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport (IATA: SAP, ICAO:MHLM) is located in the the city of San Pedro Sula, Honduras. Phone Number :+5042668-3268

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IATA Code

SAP

ICAO Code

MHLM

Name

Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport

Type

Country / Region

Honduras (HN)

City

San Pedro Sula

Latitude

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Longitude

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Phone Number

+5042668-3268

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Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport（SAP）

ICAO: MHLM · San Pedro Sula / La Lima, Honduras

Airport Overview

Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport is Honduras’s principal international airport and is located approximately 11 kilometres southeast of San Pedro Sula in the Cortés Department, near La Lima. Its location makes it an important air gateway for the San Pedro Sula metropolitan area, the industrial corridor of northern Honduras and nearby Caribbean destinations. For international forwarding, the airport is best assessed as a passenger-led international gateway with potential belly-cargo and scheduled air-freight connectivity, rather than as a dedicated all-cargo hub. The supplied airport record states an elevation of 28 metres, one concrete runway measuring 2,886 metres by 46 metres, and approximately 1,022,924 passengers in 2018. Our service team can coordinate capacity, routing and customs requirements with the selected carrier and local handling parties before acceptance.

Key Highlights

International gatewaySuitable for export and import planning involving Honduras’s northern commercial and manufacturing region.

Passenger-network dependentAvailable cargo space may depend on belly capacity, aircraft type, seasonal demand and carrier confirmation.

Industrial hinterlandSan Pedro Sula and the Cortés corridor support maquila, apparel, manufacturing and distribution activity.

Time-sensitive planningCustoms review, handling cut-offs, document quality and onward trucking can materially affect total transit time.

Airport Facts for Freight Planning

Airport name	Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport
Location	La Lima / San Pedro Sula, Cortés Department, Honduras
Codes	IATA: SAP · ICAO: MHLM
Elevation	28 metres above mean sea level
Runway information	One concrete runway, 2,886 m × 46 m, according to the supplied airport record
Airport contact in supplied record	+504 2668-3268

Cargo Facilities & Services

Specific warehouse operators, storage capacities, bonded areas and acceptance hours can change. Our service team confirms the operative facility and handling scope for each booking rather than assuming that a particular service is available.

Air cargo acceptance: Carrier or handling-agent acceptance is normally subject to confirmed booking, completed export documents, packaging compliance and the applicable cargo cut-off.
Customs-controlled handling: Import and export cargo may require presentation to customs authorities or an authorised customs facility; release timing depends on declaration quality, valuation, permits and inspection decisions.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Pharmaceutical, biological, floral, food and other perishables should be pre-alerted. Cold-chain storage, acceptance windows and transfer protection must be confirmed before uplift.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the airline, route, aircraft capability, shipper’s declaration, packing instruction, labels, marks and local handling approval.
Special handling: Oversized pieces, valuable cargo, live animals and human remains require advance feasibility checks, equipment confirmation and destination-side coordination.

Routes & Transit Times

International cargo may move through direct scheduled capacity or connecting gateways in Central America, North America, Mexico or the Caribbean, depending on the origin, destination, airline network and available space.
For destinations without a suitable direct option, our service team compares interline, airline-transfer and airport-to-airport alternatives. The final routing must be confirmed against the master airway bill and carrier acceptance.
Transit time is influenced by connection availability, weekend and holiday schedules, security screening, customs processing, weather, aircraft payload restrictions and the need for local trucking.
We request a carrier-specific cut-off and estimated connection plan before booking. Published schedules are indicative and do not constitute a guaranteed delivery commitment.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchmentSan Pedro Sula, La Lima and the wider Cortés logistics corridor, with onward distribution planning for northern Honduras.

Manufacturing and maquilaApparel, textiles, components, production samples, spare parts and urgent factory supplies may require reliable air uplift.

Commercial shipmentsElectronics, industrial parts, documents, e-commerce parcels and general merchandise are commonly assessed for air transport.

Perishables and healthcareFood products, fresh produce and healthcare-related cargo require prior review of temperature, packaging, permits and handling continuity.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Do not rely on a generic airport closing time. Confirm the airline’s cargo acceptance, document, screening and warehouse cut-offs for the booked flight, allowing additional time for weekends and public holidays.
Accurate documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, shipper and consignee details, HS classification, origin information and any required permits should match the airway bill and physical cargo.
Regulated cargo: Dangerous goods, batteries, temperature-controlled goods, food, pharmaceuticals and live animals require commodity-specific review before quotation and booking.
Customs and delivery: Inspection, valuation questions, missing permits or inconsistent descriptions can delay release. The consignee or appointed customs broker should be ready with local tax and import documentation.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the origin, destination, commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, ready date and Incoterms before requesting a firm routing.
For urgent or high-value cargo, request at least one alternative gateway or connection so that a capacity, payload or schedule disruption does not stop the shipment.
Use robust, stackable packaging with clear piece marks and weight information. For temperature-sensitive cargo, agree the packaging qualification, gel-pack or dry-ice arrangement and handover limits in advance.
Pre-alert the Honduran consignee and customs broker with the draft airway bill and commercial documents. This allows classification, permit and inspection risks to be reviewed before arrival.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport handle international air freight?

It is an international airport and can be considered for international cargo movements, subject to the selected airline’s cargo acceptance, route, aircraft capacity, security procedures and customs requirements. Our service team confirms the actual booking option before acceptance.

Is there a guaranteed direct flight to my destination?

No. Direct availability depends on current schedules, seasonality, cargo type and capacity. We compare direct and connecting solutions and provide the applicable carrier routing for the requested shipping date.

How early should dangerous goods be submitted?

As early as possible. The airline may require a shipper’s declaration, compliant packaging, labels, marks, safety information and advance approval. Acceptance is not confirmed until the carrier and handling party approve the shipment.

What usually causes import cargo to be delayed?

Common causes include incomplete invoices, incorrect HS descriptions, missing permits, inconsistent weights or quantities, customs inspection and consignee or broker response delays. Pre-alert review can reduce avoidable holds.

Can the service team arrange onward delivery from the airport?

We can assess airport pickup, customs-broker coordination and final-mile trucking as part of the logistics plan. Vehicle access, delivery address, cargo dimensions and customs release status must be confirmed before dispatch.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport codes, airport name, location description, contact number, runway dimensions, elevation and the historical passenger figure shown above are taken from the supplied airport reference record. Operational details such as capacity, cut-off times, handling availability, customs release and routing are variable and must be confirmed for the shipment date.

International airport-code and aviation reference framework: iata.org
International aeronautical standards and reference framework: icao.int
Honduras customs authority domain for customs and import-control verification: aduanas.gob.hn

Our service team uses these reference points together with current carrier confirmation, handling-agent instructions and consignee-side customs review. Source domains do not replace shipment-specific acceptance or regulatory confirmation.