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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Honduras",
    "addressLocality": "San Pedro Sula"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Avianca",
    "Copa Airlines",
    "American Airlines"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "75 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "75 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "115 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "San Pedro Sula",
  "code": "SAP",
  "comparison_tool_link": "/compare/SAP",
  "connection_tips": "Arrive early during peak travel periods and evening international arrivals when immigration queues can swell significantly, while travelers seeking shorter lines and reliable Wi-Fi should head to the upstairs food court area where crowds are typically lighter and internet connectivity is more reliable. Seasonal weather patterns significantly impact flight operations during the rainy season when tropical weather systems, hurricanes, and severe thunderstorms can affect the broader Caribbean and Central American region, requiring flexible travel planning and potential delays.\n\nThe facility maintains flexible scheduling to accommodate weather-related delays common during Honduras' wet season from May through October, when tropical storms, heavy rainfall, and thunderstorms can significantly impact flight operations at this Caribbean coast location. The airport's strategic location serves as Honduras' primary international gateway and economic hub, connecting the country's important industrial city of San Pedro Sula to international markets while serving as a regional connection point for Central American travel.\n\nGround transportation options include official taxi stands, rental vehicles from international providers, and bus connections to San Pedro Sula city center, though advance booking is recommended during peak travel periods and major Central American holidays when demand surges. Emergency services and medical evacuation capabilities are maintained year-round with coordination to San Pedro Sula's medical facilities, while the airport serves as a crucial emergency landing facility for aircraft traveling through Central American airspace.",
  "country": "Honduras",
  "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/hn.png",
  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=HNL",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Immigration queues can swell after evening arrivals.",
    "Seek the upstairs food court for shorter lines and reliable Wi\u2011Fi.",
    "Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.",
    "Allow extra time during peak travel periods at this airport.",
    "Keep important documents easily accessible at this airport."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=MHLM",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=HNL",
  "iataCode": "SAP",
  "icao": "MHLM",
  "international": true,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 15.452,
  "layover_planner_info": "Taxis to city; cafes in terminal.",
  "longitude": -87.923,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 75,
  "mct_interline": 115,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 75,
  "mct_international_to_international": 90,
  "missed_connection_help": "Airline desks near departures.",
  "name": "La Mesa International Airport",
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "TGU",
      "name": "Tegucigalpa"
    },
    {
      "code": "EDQ",
      "name": "Erandique Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "LLH",
      "name": "La Lima - Reginaldo Hammer Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "TEA",
      "name": "Tela Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP), also known as La Mesa International Airport, is Honduras's main international gateway and sits in La Lima about 11 km southeast of San Pedro Sula. It operates as a public/military airport with a single concrete runway (04/22) about 2,886 m long.\n\nThe current passenger terminal was inaugurated in 1997, replacing earlier facilities that opened in 1965. The airport has continued to modernize its main terminal rather than adding multiple separate terminals.\n\nIn August 2023, the airport authority (SAN) started a major remodeling project that includes an additional gate and expanded areas. The work is aimed at improving passenger flow and updating the primary terminal space.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ram%C3%B3n_Villeda_Morales_International_Airport"
}