Golosón International Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
LCE
ICAO Code
MHLC
Airport Type
Large Airport
Class
International

Golosón International (LCE) serves La Ceiba and the northern Caribbean coast of Honduras. It is a small international/regional airport with a single passenger terminal handling domestic flights and some international services. The layout is compact with basic commercial services oriented to domestic and tourist traffic to nearby islands and beaches.

Golosón International Airport
Elevation: 11 m
15.7425, -86.8530

Terminal Guide for Golosón International Airport #

The airport uses a single terminal building for arrivals and departures with modest passenger facilities. Check‑in, security and boarding areas are close together; commercial offerings are limited to a few cafés, kiosks and rental desks. Expect short walking distances and straightforward passenger flows.

Getting to and From Golosón International Airport #

La Ceiba city centre is typically 10-20 minutes from the airport by car.

  • Taxi: Local taxis and hotel shuttles provide the usual transfers from the terminal to town and to ferry/boat terminals.
  • Bus/colectivo: Local buses serve La Ceiba but may require walking to main stops - check routes in advance.
  • Car: Rental desks may be limited; renting in town is often easier.
  • Ride‑share: Ride‑share apps have limited penetration; depend on local taxis or hotel transfers.

Facilities, Services, and Dining at Golosón International Airport #

Facilities are basic: small cafés, ticket desks for regional carriers and baggage services. Wi‑Fi availability is limited and charging points may be scarce. There are no extensive lounges; accessibility assistance should be requested in advance. Tourist desks and local transport options (to beaches and islands) are often available in the arrivals area.

Hotels and Layovers at Golosón International Airport (La Ceiba) #

There is no major hotel attached to Golosón International; most accommodation is in La Ceiba city centre, a short drive from the airport. Several guesthouses and mid‑range hotels offer airport pickup - confirm transfers at booking. For short layovers the city provides the usual range of lodging rather than in‑terminal day rooms.

Tips for Golosón International Airport #

  • If you’re connecting to Roatán or other Honduran islands, check whether you need to re‑check baggage - domestic/regional procedures can vary.
  • Local buses and colectivos are inexpensive from La Ceiba city centre but may not stop directly at the terminal - confirm pickup locations with drivers.
  • Carry small change in local currency for street vendors and short taxi trips in La Ceiba.

Weather & Climate near Golosón International Airport #

Climate

Golosón International Airport's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 20°C to 34°C. Heavy rainfall (2536 mm/year), wettest in October.

Air Quality: AQI 62 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryAprilMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
14°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (254 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° 30°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

254 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.2h daylight

February

February is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C. Heavy rain (232 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 31°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

232 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
11.5h daylight

March

March is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (162 mm).

70 Very Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
22° 32°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

162 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

April

April is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 34°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

May

May is the hottest month, feeling like 34°C due to high humidity. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
24° 34°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.7h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 35°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (142 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

60 Good

Comfort

35°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
25° 33°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

142 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.9h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (132 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
24° 33°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

132 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.8h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (165 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
24° 33°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

165 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (191 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
24° 33°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

191 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

October

October is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (366 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 32°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

366 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.7h daylight

November

November is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (366 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 31°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

366 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.3h daylight

December

December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (366 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 30°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

366 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
11.1h daylight

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