Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

International Hub · Costa Rica

MRLBLIR

Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport

Liberia, Costa Rica

ICAO

MRLB

IATA

LIR

Category

International Hub

Elevation

270 ft

Country

Costa Rica

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at MRLB

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (MRLB / LIR) in Liberia, Costa Rica, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

MRLB is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Overflight & Landing Permits – Costa Rica

Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Costa Rica.

Applicable permit lead times for Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica are managed end-to-end.

Ground Handling at MRLB

Direct FBO and handler coordination at MRLB covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 8.

Jet A1 Fuel at MRLB

Fuel on record at Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport: Jet fuel only. Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors.

Flight Planning & Dispatch to MRLB

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for MRLB: 10° 35′ 35″ N 85° 32′ 38″ W; elevation 270 ft; local time UTC-6.

Crew & Passenger Services in Liberia

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Liberia.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at MRLB.

Cargo Operations at MRLB

Support for freighter operations into MRLB covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Field Information

Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport

Latitude
10° 35′ 35″ N
Longitude
85° 32′ 38″ W
ICAO code
MRLB
IATA code
LIR
Municipality
Liberia
Timezone
UTC-6
Traffic
—
Fuel Type
Jet fuel only
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 8
Airport Category
—
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To LIR?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for MRLB.

Submit flight inquiry for MRLB

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – MRLB

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport?

The ICAO code is MRLB and the IATA code is LIR.

Is Jet A1 available at MRLB?

Yes. Fuel on record at Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport is Jet fuel only; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.

What is the fire category at MRLB?

Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 8.

What time zone does MRLB operate in?

Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport operates on UTC-6.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for MRLB?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for MRLB.