Golosón International Airport (MHLC)
Medium airport · La Ceiba, Atlántida Department, Honduras
Airport data
| Name | Golosón International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MHLC |
| IATA | LCE |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 15°44'33" W 86°51'11" 15.74250, -86.85300 |
| Location | La Ceiba, Atlántida Department, Honduras |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 9,875 ft (3010 m) | 147 ft | ASP | Yes |
Golosón International Airport at a glance
Golosón International Airport is a medium airport in La Ceiba, Atlántida Department, Honduras, known to airline systems as LCE. The field elevation of 39 ft (12 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MHLC are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 07/25, offers 9,875 ft (3010 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MHLC shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Golosón International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tela Airport | MHTE | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport | MHRO | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Trujillo Airport | MHTJ | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport | MHLM | 119 km (64 NM) |
| La Laguna Airport | MHNJ | 128 km (69 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Golosón International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 39 ft field elevation of Golosón International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 8 airports and airfields we list for Honduras — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Golosón International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Golosón International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Golosón International Airport is MHLC, and its IATA code is LCE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Golosón International Airport above sea level?
Golosón International Airport sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Golosón International Airport located?
The airport lies at 15.7425, -86.8530 — in La Ceiba, Atlántida Department, Honduras, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tela Airport, about 67 km away.
Does MHLC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MHLC appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Golosón International Airport?
Golosón International Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 9,875 ft (3010 m) with a ASP surface.