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Puerto Lempira Airport

Puerto Lempira, Honduras

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Puerto Lempira Airport

Puerto Lempira, Honduras
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Gateway to Honduras's remote Mosquitia region.

Location
Puerto Lempira, Honduras
Puerto Lempira Airport (IATA: PEU, ICAO: MHPL) serves Puerto Lempira, the capital of the Gracias a Dios department in eastern Honduras. The airport is the primary air access point for this isolated region, commonly known as La Mosquitia, one of the largest remaining tropical rainforests in Central America. The airport handles limited domestic traffic, connecting Puerto Lempira to Tegucigalpa and other Honduran cities. Given the near-total absence of road infrastructure connecting La Mosquitia to the rest of Honduras, air travel is the most practical means of access for the local population and visitors. The facility is small and handles light aircraft and regional turboprop operations. It plays a critical logistical role for humanitarian organizations, government agencies, and indigenous communities in the surrounding area.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building suited to low-volume regional and domestic traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport within Puerto Lempira is limited to taxis and informal vehicles, as the town lacks connections to the national highway network.
Airlines here
Lanhsa and other small Honduran regional carriers have historically operated scheduled service to Puerto Lempira.
Notable facts
  • ›Puerto Lempira is the capital of Gracias a Dios, Honduras's largest and most sparsely populated department.
  • ›La Mosquitia lacks road connections to the rest of Honduras, making air travel essential.
  • ›The airport supports humanitarian and government missions serving indigenous Miskito communities.
  • ›The region is home to the UNESCO-recognized Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve.
  • ›Airstrips throughout La Mosquitia are also used by small missionary and NGO aircraft.
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Gateway to the remote Mosquitia wetlands of eastern Honduras

Puerto Lempira Airport serves as the primary air access point for Puerto Lempira, the capital of the Gracias a Dios department in Honduras's remote La Mosquitia region. The small domestic airstrip connects this isolated community to the rest of Honduras, playing a vital role in supplying a region largely inaccessible by road. Its modest facilities reflect the frontier character of one of Central America's last great wilderness areas.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single small terminal building handling domestic arrivals and departures with basic passenger facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxis available outside the terminal for town transfers
  • Mototaxis (motorcycle taxis) common for short local trips
  • Private vehicle arrangements through local guesthouses
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Flores
  • Hotel Mosquitia
  • Local guesthouses in Puerto Lempira town center
Dining

The airport itself has no formal dining facilities. In Puerto Lempira town, small local comedores and family-run restaurants serve traditional Honduran and Miskito dishes, including fresh fish and seafood sourced from the nearby Caratasca Lagoon. Visitors should stock up on supplies before departure as options are limited.

Traveller Tips
  • Flights to Puerto Lempira operate primarily from Tegucigalpa and are infrequent — confirm schedules well in advance.
  • Carry local currency (Honduran Lempira) as card payment facilities are virtually nonexistent in town.
  • The Mosquitia region has a hot, humid climate year-round; bring lightweight, moisture-wicking clothing and insect repellent.
  • If planning to explore the biosphere reserve, arrange guides and permits before arriving as local logistics are complex.

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Route map (2 destinations)

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Routes

PEU → TGUCC · SF3
PEU → LCEP4 · L4T

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Saab SF340A/B1 routesL4T1 routes
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Puerto Lempira Airport
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Puerto Lempira Airport is an airport serving Puerto Lempira in Gracias a Dios Department, Honduras. It handles regional air traffic for the city. It is also a hub for general aviation and the Honduran Air Force.

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