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MRLM/LIO METAR & TAF Limón International Airport

Limón, Limón ProvinceElevation 7 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR56 min old
Ceiling 12,000 ft, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
310@13
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
12,000 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
1,732 ft
+1,725 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 1900Z (1:00 PM local) · 56 min old

MRLM is currently VFR. Winds are from the northwest at 13 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. The ceiling is 12,000 feet AGL.

WIND
310° at 13 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 12,000 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
29°C / 24°C
84°F / 75°F. 5°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.86 inHg
1011.2 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: 9999 SCT BKN

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1733Z (11:33 AM local) · valid to 1800Z (12:00 PM local)

MRLM forecast starts VFR at 18Z. Worst period is 03Z to 06Z with MVFR possible. Best period is 18Z to 19Z (VFR). Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

  • Maximum temperature 31°C expected at 1800Z on day 25.
  • Minimum temperature 22°C expected at 1100Z on day 26.
VFR
VFR
VFR
MVFR
VFR
1800Z12:00 PM2248Z4:48 PM0336Z9:36 PM0824Z2:24 AM1312Z7:12 AM1800Z12:00 PM

Codes in this report: 9999 SCT TEMPO BKN

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›No significant weather concerns in the current report.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind from 310° at 13 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling 12,000 ft. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW1432 310°310°13 kt310°310° 13310°
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Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.
WIND USED
310° at 13 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 3212 kt headwind · 4 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
32
HEAD
12 kt
CROSS
4 kt L
BEST
14
HEAD
12 kt tail
CROSS
4 kt R
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

14/32
Dimensions
5,906 x 98 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
1,732 ft
Pressure altitude
67 ft
Field elevation
7 ft MSL
Temperature
29°C (84°F)
Dewpoint
24°C (75°F)
Altimeter
29.86 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
2310Z 5:10 PM
Sunrise
1121Z 5:21 AM
Loggable night
2332Z (5:32 PM local) → 1100Z (5:00 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2310Z (5:10 PM local) → 1121Z (5:21 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
0010Z (6:10 PM local) → 1021Z (4:21 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Limón International Airport is in Limón, Limón Province. Field elevation 7 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAMRLM / LIO
RegionLimón Province
CountryCosta Rica
Coordinates9.9580, -83.0220
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

118.8
FIS
INFO
126.8
COCO RDO
RDO

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

MPBO Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport
59 NM SE
VFR
MRPV Tobías Bolaños International Airport
66 NM W
VFR
MROC Juan Santamaría International Airport
70 NM W
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗MRLM on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does MRLM have a METAR?
Yes. MRLM has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does MRLM have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for MRLM; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at MRLM?
MRLM sits at 7 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for MRLM?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.