Guanacaste Airport (LIR)

Liberia, CR 🇨🇷 Large International Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

MRLB

IATA

LIR

Elevation

270 ft

Region

CR-G

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Airport Information

GPS Code: MRLB

Local Code: Not available

Location: 10.5933° N, -85.544403° E

Continent: NA

Type: Large International Airport

Keywords: Daniel Oduber Quiros International Liberia International

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For Pilots

Designation Length Width Surface Status
07/25 9022 ft 148 ft ASP Active Lighted

Type Description Frequency
APP LIBERIA APP 119.8 MHz
GND GND 121.7 MHz
RDO COCO RDO 126.8 MHz
TWR LIBERIA TWR 118.8 MHz

Ident Name Type Frequency
LIB Liberia VOR-DME 112800 kHz

Airport Routes

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Top Airlines

Operating at Guanacaste Airport
Airlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network
Airline Routes Flights Destinations Last Activity
LRS
LRS / RZ
4 350 4 Sep 17, 2025
CRG
CRG / GW
1 98 1 Sep 17, 2025
4 62 4 Sep 17, 2025
6 59 6 Sep 9, 2025
1 44 1 Sep 17, 2025
WestJet
WJA / WS
2 22 2 Sep 17, 2025
1 14 1 Sep 17, 2025
Air Transat
TSC / TS
1 11 1 Sep 14, 2025
2 8 2 Sep 2, 2025

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Jul 22, 2025
Taxis

Official, licensed airport taxis (typically red or orange) are readily available directly outside the arrivals terminal. Fares to major destinations are often based on a regulated rate, but it is always best to confirm the price with the driver before starting your trip. Ride-sharing services like Uber may also operate in the area, with designated pickup points.

Rental Cars

Numerous international and local car rental agencies serve the airport. Companies like Alamo, National, Hertz, Enterprise, Adobe, and Vamos have counters in the arrivals hall or provide free, frequent shuttle services to their nearby off-site offices. It is highly recommended to book your vehicle in advance, especially during peak travel seasons. Note that mandatory Costa Rican liability insurance is required and is typically an additional cost to the quoted rental rate.

Public Transportation

Public buses are the most economical option. To catch a bus, you must walk from the terminal to the main road (Route 21), a distance of about 300 meters. From there, you can catch buses to Liberia's main terminal or to coastal towns like Playas del Coco and Tamarindo. Additionally, pre-booked shared shuttle services offer a convenient, door-to-door alternative, transporting passengers to major hotels and destinations throughout the region.

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~104 km away
La Flor Airport
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~6 km away
Las Trancas Airport
MRLT
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Small Airport
~7 km away
Catsa Airport
MECT
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Small Airport
~8 km away
Coyolar Airport
MRCL
Liberia, CR
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~9 km away
La Cueva Airport
MRLV
Liberia, CR
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~10 km away
La Zopilota Airport
MRLZ
Guanacaste, CR
Small Airport
~15 km away
El Cerrito Airport
MRCO
Filadelfia, CR
Small Airport
~16 km away
Pelon Nuevo Airport
MRPN
Liberia, CR
Small Airport
~18 km away
Hacienda Manzanillo Heleport
MRMZ
Sardinal, CR
Heliport
~29 km away
Río Perdido Heliport.
MRRP
La Fortuna, CR
Heliport
~38 km away
Los Sueños Heliport
MRRM
Marina Resort, CR
Heliport
~139 km away
Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.

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Bare Bones Airport Posted by ieln on February 12, 2017

There's not much here. A 2 level space, but the simplicity makes it easy to navigate and fast. Not a lot of traffic. Getting into Liberia at night is super dark. There are not a lot of city lights, so don't be surprised. Also, the airport itself has one store on the main level which is expensive. Upstairs, at the gates, there are more, but again expensive is the theme - as it is with all airports.

Great Facility but Posted by rstan on April 6, 2013

Make sure you either speak fluent Spanish or they have put up signs.
You MUST have a Manifest with you.

Terminal building Posted by Rosenkavalier on February 14, 2012

Nice new facility opened in 2011