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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
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    "addressCountry": "Honduras",
    "addressLocality": "Comayagua"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Spirit Airlines",
    "Avianca",
    "United Airlines",
    "Aerom\u00e9xico Connect",
    "Copa Airlines",
    "American Airlines",
    "Volaris El Salvador",
    "Evelop Airlines"
  ],
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "75 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
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  "city": "Comayagua",
  "code": "XPL",
  "connection_tips": "Palmerola International Airport opened in October 2021 as Honduras' modern international gateway, located 112km from Tegucigalpa and 6km from Comayagua. The facility replaced the challenging Toncontin Airport for international flights, offering safer and more efficient operations for travelers to Central America\n\nThe airport features the third longest runway in Honduras at 8,009 feet, capable of handling wide-body aircraft When delays ripple through the schedule, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into Comayagua rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are Toncontin International Airport, Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by Spirit Airlines, Avianca, United Airlines, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Comayagua's time-saving link to the rest of Honduras.\n\nFree Palmerola Connect bus service operates daily between XPL and Toncontin Airport (TGU) at 5am, 9am, and 11am for travelers connecting to Tegucigalpa At street level, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into Comayagua rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are Toncontin International Airport, Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by Spirit Airlines, Avianca, United Airlines, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Comayagua's time-saving link to the rest of Honduras.",
  "country": "Honduras",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Compare the bus and a private car before you land at Palmerola.",
    "The Tegucigalpa transfer is part of the trip, not an afterthought.",
    "If luggage is heavy, a private transfer can be worth it.",
    "Confirm flight and bus timings before you book the hotel.",
    "Give yourself road-buffer time, because the capital is far away."
  ],
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  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=HNL",
  "iataCode": "XPL",
  "icao": "MHPR",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 14.3908,
  "layover_planner_info": "Palmerola International Airport offers modern layover facilities with international standards, including duty-free shopping, dining options, and comfortable seating areas. For extended layovers, Comayagua city center is 6km away, while Tegucigalpa requires the 112km Palmerola Connect bus service or taxi. The new terminal provides adequate amenities for layovers up to several hours.",
  "longitude": -87.6176,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 90,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_international_to_international": 75,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact airline customer service immediately in the main terminal area for rebooking assistance. The airport's modern facilities include dedicated transfer desks for major carriers. Due to the airport's recent opening, alternative flight options may be limited, but connections through major hubs like Miami, Houston, and Mexico City provide rebooking opportunities.",
  "name": "Palmerola International Airport",
  "region": "Central America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "TGU",
      "name": "Toncontin International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "SAP",
      "name": "Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Palmerola International Airport operates through an impressive 40,000-square-meter, three-level passenger terminal that officially opened on October 15, 2021, with the first commercial flight arriving from Houston via Spirit Airlines on December 11, 2021. This state-of-the-art facility serves as Honduras' new primary international gateway, designed to efficiently handle approximately 1.5 million passengers annually while replacing the operationally challenging Toncontin Airport for international operations.\n\nThe terminal building features 13 modern boarding gates including 7 equipped with jet bridges and 6 remote positions, supported by 6 fixed boarding bridges plus one MARS position enabling up to 7 simultaneous aircraft boarding operations. Passenger processing capabilities include 40 check-in counters, 17 self-service check-in stations, 34 immigration control posts, and 3 baggage carousels, all designed to accommodate the growing international traffic to Central America with enhanced efficiency and safety standards.\n\nCommercial amenities within the terminal encompass 45 retail and dining establishments, VIP lounges, comprehensive WiFi internet access throughout the facility, and duty-free shopping areas that cater to international travelers. The airport incorporates sustainable design elements including solar panels for clean energy generation and maintains advanced security systems featuring 145 cameras and cutting-edge X-ray technology to ensure passenger safety and operational security.\n\nGround access infrastructure includes extensive parking facilities with 1,200 spaces designated for passengers, taxis, buses, and rental vehicles accessible from CA-5 highway, along with the innovative free Palmerola Connect bus service providing scheduled transportation to Tegucigalpa. The facility's strategic location 112 kilometers from the capital and 6 kilometers from Comayagua, combined with cargo terminal capabilities handling approximately 20,000 tons annually, positions Palmerola as Honduras' premier aviation hub for both passenger and freight operations.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palmerola_International_Airport"
}