
International hub · Comayagua, Honduras
Comayagua/Palmerola International
- Elevation
- 2,061 ft
- Coordinates
- 14°23′N 87°37′W
- Local time
- America/Tegucigalpa
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Field information
MHPR runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Comayagua/Palmerola International (MHPR/XPL) has one runway, 17/35, 8,064 ft (2,458 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at MHPR, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
America/Tegucigalpa
Country
Honduras
HN
Municipality
Palmerola
Elevation
2,061 ft
Position
14.3824, -87.6212
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 7
Runways · MHPR
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 8,064 ft (2,458 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at MHPR.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Comayagua/Palmerola International (MHPR / XPL) in Comayagua, Honduras, through one 24/7 OCC desk. MHPR is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at MHPR
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 MHPR
Direct FBO and handler coordination at MHPR covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at MHPR
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at MHPR is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to MHPR
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for MHPR: 14° 22′ 57″ N 87° 37′ 16″ W; elevation 2061 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Comayagua
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Comayagua. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at MHPR.
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Cargo Operations at MHPR
Support for freighter operations into MHPR covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where MHPR sits in the network
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Operating into MHPR?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Comayagua/Palmerola International — one desk for the whole trip.