Costa Rica flag Liberia Airport (LIR)

Country Costa Rica | North America | Tourism Airport | IATA: LIR | ICAO: MRLB | Elevation 270 ft · 82 m | Local time

Destinations
23
Flights / day
24
Busiest route
Houston
Top airline
United Airlines

Liberia Daniel Oduber Quiros Airport averages 24 flights per day to 23 destinations, with one domestic route and 21 international routes. A total of 16 airlines operate at LIR, led by United Airlines. This airport provides direct service to four countries across two continents, with United States of America representing its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Liberia Daniel Oduber Quiros connects to Zurich, with a typical flight time of 11 hr 50 mins. Updated: May 31, 2026

Route Network

Liberia Daniel Oduber Quiros Airport connects 22 destinations worldwide, with Houston standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Zurich, and the shortest flight is to Miami.

United States of America flag Houston (IAH) – United States of America 1 airline
4 hr 10 mins
1,481 mi · 2,383 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – United States of America 1 airline
4 hr 35 mins
1,705 mi · 2,745 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Miami (MIA) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 15 mins
1,105 mi · 1,778 km
2
per day
Costa Rica flag Nicoya (NOB) – Costa Rica 1 airline
LIR → NOB
2
per day
United States of America flag Los Angeles (LAX) – United States of America 2 airlines
6 hr 25 mins
2,628 mi · 4,230 km
2
per day
Canada flag Toronto (YYZ) – Canada 3 airlines
5 hr 35 mins
2,313 mi · 3,723 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Atlanta (ATL) – United States of America 1 airline
4 hr 15 mins
1,594 mi · 2,565 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Denver (DEN) – United States of America 2 airlines
5 hr 45 mins
2,338 mi · 3,762 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Houston (HOU) – United States of America 2 airlines
4 hr 5 mins
1,458 mi · 2,347 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Chicago (ORD) – United States of America 2 airlines
5 hr 25 mins
2,173 mi · 3,497 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Fort Lauderdale (FLL) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 20 mins
1,126 mi · 1,812 km
1
per day
United States of America flag New York (JFK) – United States of America 1 airline
5 hr 20 mins
2,197 mi · 3,535 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Newark (EWR) – United States of America 1 airline
5 hr 20 mins
2,192 mi · 3,528 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Charlotte (CLT) – United States of America 1 airline
4 hr 30 mins
1,726 mi · 2,777 km
1
per day
United States of America flag San Francisco (SFO) – United States of America 1 airline
7 hr 0 mins
2,947 mi · 4,743 km
3
per week
Canada flag Calgary (YYC) – Canada 1 airline
7 hr 25 mins
3,228 mi · 5,195 km
2
per week
Canada flag Montreal (YUL) – Canada 1 airline
5 hr 55 mins
2,509 mi · 4,038 km
2
per week
United States of America flag Baltimore (BWI) – United States of America 1 airline
5 hr 5 mins
2,049 mi · 3,298 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Ft Lauderdale (FXE) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 20 mins
1,134 mi · 1,825 km
1
per week
United States of America flag New Orleans (MSY) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 55 mins
1,374 mi · 2,212 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Orlando (MCO) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 35 mins
1,263 mi · 2,032 km
1
per week
Switzerland flag Zurich (ZRH) – Switzerland 1 airline
11 hr 50 mins
5,869 mi · 9,446 km
1
per week

Route and destination data updated May 31, 2026.

Liberia Daniel Oduber Quiros Airport is served by 16 airlines, with United Airlines in the lead at 21% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 45% of routes. 10 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 15 airlines operate international routes, compared with one airline serving domestic routes. Edelweiss Air is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Zurich with a flight time of 11 hrs 50 mins.

United Airlines (6 routes)
American Airlines (4 routes)
Southwest Airlines (3 routes)
WestJet (2 routes)
Delta Air Lines (2 routes)
JetBlue Airways (2 routes)
GetJet Airlines (1 routes)
Alaska Airlines (1 routes)
Air Canada (1 routes)
Porter Airlines (1 routes)
CWG (1 routes)
Air Transat (1 routes)
RKJ (1 routes)
N1 (1 routes)
Flexjet (1 routes)
Edelweiss Air (1 routes)

Liberia Daniel Oduber Quiros Airport provides direct service to four countries across two continents. The route network is 5% domestic and 95% international. United States of America is the primary international destination.

United States of America - 20/day
Costa Rica - 2/day
Canada - 2/day
Switzerland - 0/day

Delays

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Global Rankings

Worldwide Position

Flights per day

#648 (24 flights/day)
Top 100 Busiest Airports in the World
Worldwide Position

Most destinations

#650 (23 destinations)
Top 100 Airports with Most Destinations

Runways

Runway Length Width Surface
8,865 ft 2,702 m 148 ft 45 m Asphalt
8,865 ft 2,702 m 148 ft 45 m Asphalt

Runway Length

63 aircraft cannot operate at Liberia Daniel Oduber Quiros Airport due to runway length constraints. The airport’s longest runway is 8,865 ft (2,702 m), which is below the typical takeoff or landing distance required by the aircraft listed here.

Aircraft Takeoff Landing
Airbus A380 Private Jet 9,019 ft 2,749 m 5,000 ft 1,524 m
Airbus A380-800 9,019 ft 2,749 m 5,000 ft 1,524 m
Airbus A340-300 9,072 ft 2,765 m 6,004 ft 1,830 m
Airbus A330-200 9,088 ft 2,770 m 5,676 ft 1,730 m
Airbus A330 Corporate Jet 9,088 ft 2,770 m 5,676 ft 1,730 m
Airbus A330-200F 9,088 ft 2,770 m 5,676 ft 1,730 m
Airbus A330-300 9,088 ft 2,770 m 5,676 ft 1,730 m
Boeing BBJ 787-800 9,186 ft 2,800 m 4,987 ft 1,520 m
Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner 9,186 ft 2,800 m 4,987 ft 1,520 m
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner 9,186 ft 2,800 m 4,987 ft 1,520 m
Boeing 747-400 LCF Dreamlifter 9,199 ft 2,804 m 7,001 ft 2,134 m
Boeing 747-400 9,236 ft 2,815 m 6,250 ft 1,905 m
Boeing 747SP 9,252 ft 2,820 m 5,249 ft 1,600 m
Boeing 777 Freighter 9,285 ft 2,830 m 5,577 ft 1,700 m
Airbus A300B1 9,350 ft 2,850 m 5,364 ft 1,635 m
Airbus A300B2 9,350 ft 2,850 m 5,364 ft 1,635 m
Boeing 767-400 9,501 ft 2,896 m 7,001 ft 2,134 m
Airbus A340-200 9,514 ft 2,900 m 6,201 ft 1,890 m
Airbus A380-900 9,678 ft 2,950 m 6,594 ft 2,010 m
Boeing 777-200LR 9,744 ft 2,970 m 5,610 ft 1,710 m
Antonov An-124 Ruslan 9,843 ft 3,000 m 2,953 ft 900 m
Northrop Grumman E-8C Joint Stars 9,843 ft 3,000 m 5,906 ft 1,800 m
Boeing 777-300ER 9,843 ft 3,000 m 5,906 ft 1,800 m
Tupolev Tu-144 9,843 ft 3,000 m 8,530 ft 2,600 m
Boeing B-52 Stratofortress 9,843 ft 3,000 m 9,843 ft 3,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30ER 9,843 ft 3,000 m 5,906 ft 1,800 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-52 9,843 ft 3,000 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender 9,843 ft 3,000 m 5,906 ft 1,800 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-40 9,843 ft 3,000 m 5,906 ft 1,800 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10 9,843 ft 3,000 m 5,906 ft 1,800 m
Douglas DC-8-51 9,843 ft 3,000 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
Douglas DC-8-62 9,843 ft 3,000 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
Douglas DC-8-63 9,843 ft 3,000 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 9,843 ft 3,000 m 5,906 ft 1,800 m
Douglas DC-8-53 9,843 ft 3,000 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
Douglas DC-8-61 9,843 ft 3,000 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
Airbus A330-900neo 9,843 ft 3,000 m 5,577 ft 1,700 m
Airbus A350-900F 9,843 ft 3,000 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
Airbus A380 Cargo 9,875 ft 3,010 m 6,594 ft 2,010 m
Boeing YAL-1 9,902 ft 3,018 m 7,546 ft 2,300 m
Aero Spacelines Super Guppy 10,000 ft 3,048 m 6,998 ft 2,133 m
Douglas DC-8 10,000 ft 3,048 m 6,499 ft 1,981 m
Boeing 707 10,000 ft 3,048 m 6,201 ft 1,890 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-73 10,007 ft 3,050 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72 10,007 ft 3,050 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
Airbus A340 Private Jet 10,256 ft 3,126 m 8,999 ft 2,743 m
McDonnell Douglas MD-11 10,299 ft 3,139 m 6,949 ft 2,118 m
Airbus A340-600 10,302 ft 3,140 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
Boeing BBJ 787-9 10,397 ft 3,169 m 5,699 ft 1,737 m
VC-25A Air Force One 10,466 ft 3,190 m 7,999 ft 2,438 m
Boeing 747-8 10,466 ft 3,190 m 8,793 ft 2,680 m
Airbus A340-500 10,499 ft 3,200 m 6,299 ft 1,920 m
Boeing 747-200 10,499 ft 3,200 m 6,234 ft 1,900 m
Boeing 777-300 10,597 ft 3,230 m 5,906 ft 1,800 m
Boeing 747-100 10,650 ft 3,246 m 6,168 ft 1,880 m
Boeing 747-8 VIP / BBJ 10,801 ft 3,292 m 7,001 ft 2,134 m
Boeing 747-8 Freighter 10,801 ft 3,292 m 7,001 ft 2,134 m
Boeing 747-300 10,827 ft 3,300 m 6,919 ft 2,109 m
Boeing 747-400F 10,827 ft 3,300 m 6,890 ft 2,100 m
Boeing 747-400ER 10,892 ft 3,320 m 7,136 ft 2,175 m
Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde 11,250 ft 3,429 m 7,218 ft 2,200 m
Antonov An-225 Mriya 11,483 ft 3,500 m 10,827 ft 3,300 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 11,499 ft 3,505 m 5,909 ft 1,801 m

Operational Context

Liberia Daniel Oduber Quiros (IATA: LIR) operates around 24 flights per day to 23 nonstop destinations. Its network includes 1 domestic and 21 international routes, with United Airlines as the leading carrier and Houston currently the busiest connection. From LIR, passengers can reach 4 countries across 2 continents, and the longest runway measures 2,702 m (8,865 ft).

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