Daniel Oduber Quiros Intl (MRLB/LIR) — Liberia, Costa Rica
Daniel Oduber Quiros Intl (MRLB/LIR) serves Liberia, Costa Rica. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (07/25). Field elevation is 270 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: MRLB
- Name: Daniel Oduber Quiros Intl
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 10.5933
- Longitude: -85.544403
- Elevation: 270 ft
- Country: Costa Rica
- Municipality: Liberia
- IATA Code: LIR
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: America/Costa_Rica
- Distance from City: 12.3 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 07/25
- Designation: 07/25
- Dimensions: 9022 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.800 MHz
- Ground: 121.700 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: CRC 3,500 per 1,000 kg MTOW
- Parking Fee: CRC 1,800 per 1,000 kg per hour
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: CRC
- Remarks: Standard airport fees apply at MRLB.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Standard Jet A-1 available at MRLB.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International port of entry. Full FIS. Gateway to Guanacaste beaches.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Growing international traffic. Pacific northwest Costa Rica.
Alternates
MROC
- ICAO: MROC
- Name: Juan Santamaria Intl
- Distance (NM): 86.7
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: APIS required to Costa Rican Direccion General de Migracion. Immigration and customs at terminal. General declaration required. Departure tax included in ticket for airlines; GA must pay separately.
MRPV
- ICAO: MRPV
- Name: Tobias Bolanos Intl
- Distance (NM): 91.4
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Port of entry. GA and domestic hub in San Jose metro area.
MNMG
- ICAO: MNMG
- Name: Augusto Cesar Sandino Intl
- Distance (NM): 99.9
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: No standalone APIS system; Nicaragua requires GENDEC (General Declaration) for all international flights with passenger manifest.
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Costa Rica Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: No
- Landing Permit: No
- Overflight Lead Time: N/A (48 hours advance notification to CENAMER recommended to avoid navigation fee issues)
- Landing Lead Time: N/A (parking permission required in advance at all airports)
Private flights welcome, advance notification required.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at MRLB?
- The tower frequency at Daniel Oduber Quiros Intl is 118.8 MHz.
- What fuel is available at MRLB?
- Daniel Oduber Quiros Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does MRLB require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Daniel Oduber Quiros Intl (Costa Rica).
- Where is MRLB located?
- Daniel Oduber Quiros Intl (MRLB) is located in Liberia, Costa Rica.
- What is the IATA code for MRLB?
- The IATA code for Daniel Oduber Quiros Intl is LIR.
- How long is the runway at MRLB?
- The main runway at Daniel Oduber Quiros Intl (07/25) measures 9022 X 148.
- Does MRLB have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Daniel Oduber Quiros Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 07/25.
- Is MRLB a port of entry?
- Yes, Daniel Oduber Quiros Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.