Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR)

Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport is amongst the four international airports in the country of Costa Rica. It is located 11 kilometers to the southwest of Liberia City in the Guanacaste Province. Being 3,90,00 square feet in area, it annually accommodates 5.5 lacs passengers. This airport has been given two other names: Liberia International Airport and Guanacaste Airport. LIR Airport was renamed after the president of Costa Rica, Daniel Oduber Quiros.

GeneraI Information about Liberia Costa Rica Airport (LIR)

The following table is an overview of LIR Airport indicated below:

Airport	Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport/Guanacaste Airport
Airport Type	Public
Owner	Government of Costa Rica
Operator	Coriport S.A.
Built In (Year)	1933
Serves	Liberia, Costa Rica
Hubs for	Air Canada, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines,JetBlue Airways, Nature Air, United Airlines and US Airways.
Liberia Costa Rica Airport Code	LIR
Liberia Airport Terminals	single terminal
LIR Airport Runways	1
LIR Airport Coordinates	10°35′35″N 85°32′44″W
Liberia Costa Rica Airport Address	Blvd. Aeropuerto S/N, Provincia de Guanacaste, Liberia, Costa Rica
Contact Number	506 2666 9600
Official Website	guanacasteairport.com
Elevation	269 ft / 82 m

Liberia Costa Rica Airport Code

Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport is composed of two codes. These two codes are the IATA code and the ICAO code. The Liberia Airport code is LIR. The ICAO code of it is MRLB.

IATA CODE	LIR
ICAO CODE	MRLB
FAA CODE	N/A
WORLD AREA CODE	110
COUNTRY CODE	CRI
ZIP CODE	50101
IATA METROPOLITAN CODE	LIR

Liberia Costa Rica Airport Map

The Liberia Costa Rica Airport location map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.

Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport Runways

LIR Guanacaste Airport has a single long runway named 07-24 that accommodates many passengers worldwide. It is 9,022 feet in length; the size of it was extended to 500 meters in 1989. The runway of this airport, coded by the Liberia International Airport code, was lengthened to support the Boeing 747-200 aircraft. Additionally, this runway can handle 22 aircraft movements every hour.

Name	Length	Width	Surface	Lighted
07-25	9,022 ft	148 ft	Asphalt	Yes

Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport Terminals

Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport has only a single terminal. It is also the main terminal of this airport. This terminal has been equipped with a total of 8 gates. Domestic airlines and international airlines transfer to and from this airport from the main terminal. With the Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport code, this airport terminal facilitates paramedical services, fuelling services, professional support, a fire department, and cargo handling services.

Major Airports Near Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport

Some of the closest airports to Liberia Guanacaste Airport are:

Nosara Airport (76.89 Kilometers)
Juan Santamaria International Airport (76.89 Kilometers)
Tobias Bolanos International Airport (160.25 Kilometers)
Quepos Managua Airport (194.63 Kilometers)
Aero Tortuguero Airport (200.78 Kilometers)
Barra del Colorado Airport (202.44 Kilometers)
Limon International Airport (274.28 Kilometers)
Palmar Sur Airport (285.18 Kilometers)
Puerto Jimenez Airport (330.49 Kilometers)
Golfito Airport (330.64 Kilometers)

Major Airlines Flying From Daniel Oduber Quiros Airport

The following airlines operate from Liberia Guanacaste Airport:

Air Canada
Alaska Airlines
Air Transat
American Airlines
Delta Air Lines
Copa Airlines
Frontier Airlines
KLM
JetBlue
Sansa Airlines
Sun Country Airlines
Southwest Airlines
Sunwing Airlines
United Airlines
TUI Airways
WestJet

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When did Liberia International Airport become an international airport?

Liberia Airport or Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport was reopened as an international airport in October 1995. Previously, this airport with the Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport code served the Guanacaste area of Costa Rica as a regional airport.

What city is Liberia Airport in Costa Rica?

Liberia Airport is situated in the city of Liberia. It is located in the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica. Travelers from all around the globe may use the Liberia Airport code to get the actual address of this airport. Visitors may also go to its current address, which is Blvd. Aeropuerto S/N, Provincia de Guanacaste, Liberia, Costa Rica.

How many gates does Liberia Airport have?

Liberia Airport or Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport has a total of eight gates serving its main terminal. The domestic, as well as the international flights, take off from these gates at this airport, having the LIR Airport code.

Is there WiFi at Liberia Airport (Liberia IATA code)?

Yes, a Wi-Fi facility is available at Liberia Airport. Travelers can get access to this Wi-Fi at the AirSide Cafe. It is to note that this is a paid service at this airport (Liberia Airport code). However, if any passenger wants to access it cost-free, he/she can go to the main terminal.

How big is Liberia Costa Rica Airport?

Liberia Costa Rica Airport is a massive airport with an area of 243 hectares. This airport and its long runway of 2,750 x 45 meters serve many international flights per day. LIR Airport consists of a main terminal with eight gates for passenger transportation. Also, it handles a wide-body aircraft of Boeing 747-400 and Airbus A340-600. Around 5,50,000 flyers travel from this big airport every year.

What airlines fly into Liberia Airport Costa Rica?

Liberia Costa Rica Airport serves more than six airlines including Delta flights, Alaska Airlines Flights, American Airlines Flights, United Flights, JetBlue Flights, and Southwest Airlines Flights. Some of these flights take off weekly, while others fly on a daily basis from this airport with the Liberia International Airport code.

Does Liberia Airport have food?

Yes, Liberia Airport provides food amenities to its passengers. There are many restaurants and food eateries where you can sit and eat at the airport (LIR Airport code). Some options include the Liberia Social, Players Cafe, and EI Callejero. These food stations have various meal choices for different travelers arriving at LIR Airport.

How to get to Liberia Guanacaste International Airport (Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport code)?

You can reach Liberia Guanacaste International Airport in nearly five ways, depending on your choice. You can go by a fare bus, taxi, a shuttle bus, or a town car. You can also drive in your own vehicle. All these transport facilities will take around 15-20 minutes to get to the Liberia Airport.

How far is Guanacaste from Liberia Airport?

Guanacaste Province is around 33 kilometers away from the LIR Airport. Guanacaste is not too far from the Liberia Airport. However, if you travel by road, its distance is 13.3 kilometers. Flyers can use the Liberia IATA code to reach their airport premises with ease.

How much is a taxi from Liberia Airport to Riu Guanacaste?

The taxi from Liberia Airport or Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport to Riu Guanacaste costs around $35 to $50. Additionally, taxis are the fastest mode of transportation from LIR Airport occupying the Liberia International Airport code to get to Riu Guanacaste. They can quickly cover a road distance of around 33 kilometers.