
Regional airport · La Ceiba, Honduras
La Ceiba/Guillermo Anderson International
- Elevation
- 39 ft
- Coordinates
- 15°45′N 86°51′W
- Local time
- America/Tegucigalpa
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Field information
MHLC runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
La Ceiba/Guillermo Anderson International (MHLC/LCE) has one runway, 07/25, 9,875 ft (3,010 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Operating hours: 1200-0300Z. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at MHLC, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
America/Tegucigalpa
Country
Honduras
HN
Municipality
La Ceiba
Elevation
39 ft
Position
15.7425, -86.8530
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 7
Operating hours
1200-0300Z
Runways · MHLC
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 9,875 ft (3,010 m) | 147 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at MHLC.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at La Ceiba/Guillermo Anderson International (MHLC / LCE) in La Ceiba, Honduras, through one 24/7 OCC desk. MHLC is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at MHLC
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Honduras
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Honduras. Applicable permit lead times for Honduras are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Honduras are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at MHLC
Direct FBO and handler coordination at MHLC covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at MHLC
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at MHLC is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to MHLC
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for MHLC: 15° 44′ 33″ N 86° 51′ 11″ W; elevation 39 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in La Ceiba
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into La Ceiba. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at MHLC.
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Cargo Operations at MHLC
Support for freighter operations into MHLC covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where MHLC sits in the network
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Operating into MHLC?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at La Ceiba/Guillermo Anderson International — one desk for the whole trip.