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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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Palmerola International Airport

Comayagua / Tegucigalpa, Honduras · North America

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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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.

Honest verdict

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)

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Use Gate 12 VIP Lounge for daytime banks

Budget ~1h15 via CA-5 into Tegucigalpa

Book internationals to XPL, not TGU

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Book internationals to XPL, not TGU

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