Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR), Liberia

LIR is the IATA airport code for Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (Liberia, Costa Rica). Its ICAO code is MRLB.

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Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport is a large airport in Liberia, Costa Rica with scheduled passenger flights. Its longest runway is 2,750 m long (asphalt), at an elevation of 82 m (270 ft).

Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport is located in Liberia, Costa Rica, serving as a major gateway to the region. This international airport is designated with the IATA code LIR and the ICAO code MRLB. It facilitates both international and domestic flights, providing connections to various destinations in North America and beyond.

The airport features a single terminal and has the capacity to handle a significant number of passengers per year, accommodating flights from key airlines such as United Airlines and Delta Air Lines. Key destinations include popular cities such as Miami, Houston, and New York.

Established in 1992, Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport plays a crucial role in the economic development of the Guanacaste region, promoting tourism and trade, and marking a milestone in Costa Rica's aviation history.

Basic Information

Full Name

Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport

IATA Code

LIR

ICAO Code

MRLB

Location

Liberia, Costa Rica

Continent

North America

Time Zone

Central Standard Time (UTC−6)

How early to be at LIR

International flights: 3 to 3.5 hours before departure
Domestic flights: 2 to 2.5 hours before departure

Our estimate for a normal day; the airport publishes no figure of its own.

Check-in usually closes 40 to 60 minutes before departure. Your airline's own time is on its website and your booking, and it always wins.

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Key facts

Scheduled passenger flights

Yes

Size

Large Airport

Elevation

82 m (270 ft)

Longest runway

2,750 m (9,022 ft), asphalt

Airport facts from OurAirports (public domain), checked 16 Oct 2026.

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LIR: questions and answers

What is the airport code of Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport?

The airport code of Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport is LIR (IATA) and MRLB (ICAO).

Which city is LIR airport in?

Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport is in Liberia, Costa Rica.

Does Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport have scheduled passenger flights?

Yes. LIR has scheduled passenger flights; see the airlines that fly here on this page.

Contact

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guanacaste_Airport

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