Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (MRLB)
Liberia, Costa Rica · Latin America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
MRLB
IATA
LIR
City
Liberia
Country
Costa Rica
Region
Latin America
Elevation
270 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
10.5933, -85.5444
Overview
Costa Rica Pacific coast airport in Guanacaste. Tropical dry season provides excellent training weather.
Current Weather at MRLB
Pilots flying into or out of Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR MRLB 181200Z 03004KT 310V080 9999 -DZ BKN040 27/24 A2982Wind 030° at 4 kt — likely active runway near heading 03
Current TAF
TAF MRLB 181105Z 1812/1912 09014KT CAVOK TX36/1819Z TN24/1911Z TEMPO 1815/1821 07018G28KT Decode METAR for MRLB
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for MRLB. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for MRLB. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Liberia. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport.
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Pilot Resources at Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like MRLB include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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