---
iata: XPL
name: Palmerola International Airport
city: Comayagua / Tegucigalpa
country: Honduras
lastUpdated: '2026-09-19'
officialWebsite: 'https://palmerolaairport.com/'
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
quickFacts:
  - >-
    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)
  - No official MCT or security wait minutes published — omitted
bentoTips:
  - label: Lounge
    title: 'PP VIP Lounge 08:00–19:00, 3h max'
    detail: >-
      Official FAQ shows 08:00–18:00 — use PP hours for cardholders; no
      overnight PP coverage.
    summary: >-
      Priority Pass lists Gate 12 VIP Lounge 08:00–19:00 daily with a 3-hour max
      stay.
    category: timing
  - label: Find it
    title: 'Airside past Duty Free, right of Gate 12'
    detail: Smart casual dress; children under 8 free.
    summary: >-
      After security, proceed past Duty Free; lounge is on the right-hand side
      of Gate 12 (North Wing).
    category: terminal
  - label: Transfer
    title: ~80 km from Tegucigalpa — budget the road
    detail: >-
      Do not treat XPL as in-city Tegucigalpa; Toncontín (TGU) is domestic-only
      now.
    summary: >-
      Official FAQ: about 1h15 via CA-5. Taxi HNL 550–900; shared shuttle HNL
      150.
    category: status
  - label: Watch-out
    title: Premium alcohol and à la carte are paid
    detail: Confirm live pricing at the desk.
    summary: >-
      PP: standard alcohol complimentary; premium brands, à la carte menu, and
      conference facilities cost extra.
    category: food
lounges:
  - name: VIP Lounge
    zone: airside
    hours: 'Priority Pass: 08:00–19:00 daily'
    access:
      - >-
        Priority Pass (max stay 3h; children under 8 free; smart casual;
        international + domestic)
    bestFor:
      - Daytime Priority Pass holders at Gate 12
      - 'Connections within the 08:00–19:00 window'
    summary: >-
      Modern PP lounge at Gate 12. Strong 4.6 rating but daytime-only and 3h max
      — depends for early/late banks.
    verdict: depends
    terminal: Main Terminal
    amenities:
      - Air conditioning
      - Complimentary standard alcoholic drinks
      - À la carte (paid)
      - Conference facilities (paid)
      - Digital card accepted
      - Wi-Fi
      - Disabled access
waterOptions: []
airportistScore: 6.7
slug: xpl
region: North America
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# Palmerola International Airport (XPL)
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**
Weighted sum of the six published categories (no holistic fudge).
- Ease of use (25%): 7.2 — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
- Comfort & amenities (20%): 7.2 — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
- Food & retail (15%): 6.5 — Food and retail quality and variety.
- Ground access (15%): 5.2 — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
- Reliability (15%): 7.0 — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
- Lounges (10%): 6.8 — Worth-it density and access quality.

## At a glance

- Passengers: undefined
- Terminals: 1 main passenger terminal
- Typical security: undefined min
- On-time: undefined%
- Disruption: normal

## 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

## More intel

- [Lounge directory](/airports/xpl/lounges.md) (free)
- [Getting there](/airports/xpl/getting-there.md) (free)
- [Amenities](/airports/xpl/amenities.md) (free)
- [Traveler tips](/airports/xpl/tips.md) (free)
- [Water](/airports/xpl/water.md) (free)
- [Full guide](/airports/xpl/guide.md) (free)
- [Disruptions](/airports/xpl/disruptions.md) (free)
- [Reviews](/airports/xpl/reviews.md) (free)