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Comayagua International Airport

Comayagua, HN

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Palmerola International Airport

Comayagua / Tegucigalpa, Honduras · North America

Palmerola (XPL) is Tegucigalpa’s live international airport after the move from Toncontín (TGU). One daytime Priority Pass VIP Lounge at Gate 12 (08:00–19:00, 3h max) sits in a modern terminal ~80 km / 1h15 from the capital — ground access is the weak link.

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6.7/ 10

Solid

Ease of use7.2
Comfort & amenities7.2
Food & retail6.5
Ground access5.2
Reliability7.0
Lounges6.8

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Palmerola International Airport

Comayagua / Tegucigalpa, Honduras · North America

Palmerola (XPL) is Tegucigalpa’s live international airport after the move from Toncontín (TGU). One daytime Priority Pass VIP Lounge at Gate 12 (08:00–19:00, 3h max) sits in a modern terminal ~80 km / 1h15 from the capital — ground access is the weak link.

Airportist Score

6.7/ 10

Solid

Ease of use7.2
Comfort & amenities7.2
Food & retail6.5
Ground access5.2
Reliability7.0
Lounges6.8

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Best way to city
~1h15 to Tegucigalpa (official FAQ)
Airport taxi toward Tegucigalpa
Lounge
1
Terminals
1
main passenger terminal

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SCDSulaco Airport
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EDQErandique Airport
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OROYoro Airport
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TGUToncontín International Airport
Tegucigalpa
56 km
LEZLa Esperanza Airport
La Esperanza
61 km
LUILa Unión Airport
La Unión
61 km
SCDSulaco Airport
Sulaco
70 km
EDQErandique Airport
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89 km
OROYoro Airport
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A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Lounge

PP VIP Lounge 08:00–19:00, 3h max

Priority Pass lists Gate 12 VIP Lounge 08:00–19:00 daily with a 3-hour max stay.

Official FAQ shows 08:00–18:00 — use PP hours for cardholders; no overnight PP coverage.

Find it

Airside past Duty Free, right of Gate 12

After security, proceed past Duty Free; lounge is on the right-hand side of Gate 12 (North Wing).

Smart casual dress; children under 8 free.

Transfer

~80 km from Tegucigalpa — budget the road

Official FAQ: about 1h15 via CA-5. Taxi HNL 550–900; shared shuttle HNL 150.

Do not treat XPL as in-city Tegucigalpa; Toncontín (TGU) is domestic-only now.

Watch-out

Premium alcohol and à la carte are paid

PP: standard alcohol complimentary; premium brands, à la carte menu, and conference facilities cost extra.

Confirm live pricing at the desk.

Live conditions

Right now at XPL

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

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Who this airport works for

Best for

Daytime Priority Pass holders on XPL international banks
Travelers who correctly booked Tegucigalpa internationals into XPL not TGU
Passengers who can pad the Comayagua–Tegucigalpa road transfer

Watch out for

International commercial ops are at XPL — TGU is domestic-only
No overnight PP lounge (closes 19:00; 3h max)
Official FAQ lounge hours 08:00–18:00 vs PP 08:00–19:00
~80 km / ~1h15 from Tegucigalpa
Premium alcohol / à la carte / conference paid
No published MCT or security wait minutes

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

7.2

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

7.2

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

6.5

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

5.2

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

7.0

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

6.8

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Terminals

1 main passenger terminal

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for XPL.

Updated Sep 19, 2026

IATA XPL / ICAO MHPR — Palmerola International, Comayagua (serves Tegucigalpa)
REPLACES TGU Toncontín for commercial international passenger flights; TGU domestic-only
PP VIP Lounge — airside Gate 12 after Duty Free; 08:00–19:00; max stay 3h; children under 8 free
Official FAQ lounge hours 08:00–18:00 — prefer PP hours for Priority Pass access
~80 km / ~1h15 via CA-5 from Tegucigalpa; taxi HNL 550–900 / shared shuttle HNL 150 (official FAQ)
Free Wi-Fi “Passengers” network unlimited 24h (official FAQ)

3 official sources

https://palmerolaairport.com/
https://palmerolaairport.com/en/frequently-asked-questions/
https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/honduras/soto-cano-air-base/xpl-vip-lounge

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Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Getting There
3 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: Airport taxi toward Tegucigalpa
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Lounges
1 lounge with access rules, hours, and verdicts.
VIP Lounge
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Traveler Tips
International to Tegucigalpa? Fly XPL, not TGU.
7 tips & hacks
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Amenities
3 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
VIP Lounge (Gate 12)
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Water
No authoritative fountain map or official bottle price list → empty water_options.
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Reviews
Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
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Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

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Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 15:09 CST

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 21, 21:09 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.