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Palmerola International Airport

IATA XPLICAO MHSC🇭🇳 Palmerola
Coordinates
14.3824°N, 87.6212°W
Elevation
2,061 ft (628 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
HN-CM
Time zone
Tegucigalpa(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
1.5° W

Daylight today(Jul 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:06
Sunrise
05:30
Sunset
18:24
Civil dusk
18:47

About 12h 55m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Palmerola International Airport

Palmerola International Airport

Palmerola International Airport — occasionally known as Comayagua International Airport — is an international airport serving Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras. Located in Comayagua, it is approximately 60 kilometres northwest of Tegucigalpa city centre. The airport was inaugurated in October 2021 as the country's new international airport for civil and commercial use, replacing the old Toncontín International Airport while it still remains active for domestic and regional flights. It was built at the facilities of the Soto Cano Air Base.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

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Map

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Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
17 / 358,064 ft / 2,458 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (11)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AASVFR ADVSY SVC125.800 MHz
ACCCENAMER ACC89.100 MHz
APPAPP125.800 MHz
GNDGND121.900 MHz
MISCSKYWATCH AFFS42.500 MHz
OPSWARRIOR OPS51.500 MHz
PMSVPMSV METRO34.060 MHz
POSTCOMD POST33.130 MHz
PTDPTD135.500 MHz
RDOTEGUCIGALPA RDO126.700 MHz
TWRTWR118.900 MHz

Navaids(1)

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Palmerola International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Palmerola International Airport?

The ICAO code for Palmerola International Airport is MHSC, and its IATA code is XPL.

Where is Palmerola International Airport located?

Palmerola International Airport is large airport located in Palmerola, Honduras, at an elevation of 2,061 ft (628 m).

How many runways does Palmerola International Airport have?

Palmerola International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 8,064 ft / 2,458 m.

What time zone is Palmerola International Airport in?

Palmerola International Airport is in the America/Tegucigalpa time zone (UTC-06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Palmerola International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Palmerola International Airport is approximately 1.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Palmerola International Airport?

The nearest airport to Palmerola International Airport is Tamara Airport (MHTA), about 19.9 nm to the se, followed by Archaga Airport and San Luis Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Palmerola International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.