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Golosón International Airport

La Ceiba, Honduras
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Gateway to Honduras's Caribbean Coast and Bay Islands.

Location
La Ceiba, Honduras
Golosón International Airport (IATA: LCE, ICAO: MHLC) serves La Ceiba, the third-largest city in Honduras and a major hub for travel to the Bay Islands, including Roatán and Utila. The airport is located on the Caribbean coast and handles both domestic and international flights, playing a key role in tourism and commerce for the region. The airport has a single paved runway and a modest terminal building designed to accommodate the volume of passengers traveling to and from this popular coastal and island-access destination. It serves as an important transit point for travelers heading to dive sites, beaches, and ecotourism destinations in northern Honduras. Regular service connects La Ceiba to Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula, Roatán, and select international destinations. The airport supports Honduras's tourism industry, particularly for visitors drawn to the Bay Islands' coral reefs and the surrounding rainforests.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal building handling both domestic and international passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and central La Ceiba is primarily provided by taxis and private shuttles, with no formal public bus service to the terminal.
Airlines here
Airlines serving Golosón International Airport have included Aerolíneas Sosa, CM Airlines, and other regional Central American carriers.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport serves as a key access point for ferry services to the Bay Islands of Roatán and Utila.
  • ›La Ceiba is known as the 'Tourism Capital of Honduras,' boosting airport traffic.
  • ›The airport's single runway is oriented to accommodate prevailing Caribbean coastal winds.
  • ›Golosón International Airport is named after the Golosón district where it is located.
  • ›The airport supports both commercial aviation and light charter operations for island hopping.
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Route map (7 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

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Patriot Airways
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Routes

LCE → GCMKX · 733
LCE → UIIP4 · L4T
LCE → GCMP4 · L4T
LCE → RTBP4 · L4T
LCE → SAPP4 · L4T
LCE → GJAP4 · L4T
LCE → PEUP4 · L4T
LCE → TGUP4 · L4T

Aircraft operating here

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City & Place Guide

Honduras's Adventure Capital on the Caribbean Coast

La Ceiba is a vibrant port city on Honduras's northern Caribbean coast, serving as the gateway to the Bay Islands and the Mosquitia rainforest. Known for its lively nightlife, warm beaches, and proximity to world-class nature, it attracts backpackers, divers, and ecotourists alike.

The city sits at the base of Pico Bonito National Park, one of Central America's most biodiverse protected areas. The Cangrejal River rushes down from the park, making La Ceiba a hub for white-water rafting, zip-lining, and jungle trekking. Despite modest infrastructure, the city's energy and natural surroundings make it a compelling destination.

La Ceiba is best known internationally for hosting one of Latin America's most celebrated carnivals each May, drawing thousands of visitors with music, dancing, and colorful street parades. The city's Garífuna cultural heritage adds a distinctive musical and culinary dimension to the experience.

  • •Pico Bonito National Park — lush rainforest with wildlife, waterfalls, and hiking trails
  • •Cangrejal River — prime white-water rafting and kayaking through jungle gorges
  • •Playa de La Barra — popular palm-lined beach near the river mouth
  • •Cuero y Salado Wildlife Refuge — wetland reserve reached by burra rail car, home to manatees and monkeys
  • •La Ceiba Carnival (May) — one of Central America's biggest street festivals
  • •Garífuna Villages (Sambo Creek) — authentic coastal communities with traditional music and food

Getting around: Within the city, collective taxis and mototaxis are cheap and plentiful, making short hops easy. Local buses connect neighborhoods and outlying villages at low fares. Ride-hailing apps have limited presence, so flagging taxis or arranging trips through hotels is the most reliable option. Rental cars or hired drivers are recommended for reaching Pico Bonito or the Cangrejal River independently.

Best time: February through April offers the driest, sunniest weather and is the most comfortable time to visit before the rainy season arrives.

Local food: Try tapado (a rich coconut seafood stew), freshly grilled fish with rice and tajadas, and traditional Garífuna cassava bread accompanied by locally brewed Salva Vida beer.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

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Golosón International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Golosón International Airport is an airport located on the western side of the city of La Ceiba, in the Atlántida Department on the north coast of Honduras. It is also known as La Ceiba Airport and Hector C. Moncada Air Base.

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