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Honduras's busiest gateway serving the industrial north.
Opened
1948
Location
San Pedro Sula, Honduras
Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (IATA: SAP, ICAO: MHLM) is the busiest airport in Honduras by passenger traffic, serving the country's second-largest city, San Pedro Sula. It acts as the primary gateway for the Sula Valley, a major industrial and agricultural hub known for textile manufacturing and banana exports.
The airport handles a significant volume of international traffic, particularly connecting Honduras to the United States and Central American cities. It has undergone modernization efforts to expand capacity and improve facilities in response to growing passenger demand.
Named after Ramón Villeda Morales, a former president of Honduras who served from 1957 to 1963, the airport plays a vital role in the region's economy, supporting both commercial cargo operations and passenger services.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include taxis, private shuttles, and rental car services connecting the airport to central San Pedro Sula, approximately 12 kilometers away.
Airlines here
Major carriers serving the airport include American Airlines, United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Copa Airlines, Avianca, and TACA.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Honduran President Ramón Villeda Morales (1957–1963).
- ›Consistently ranks as Honduras's busiest airport by passenger volume.
- ›Serves as a key cargo hub for Honduras's textile and agricultural export industries.
- ›Located in the Sula Valley, one of Central America's most important industrial corridors.
- ›Handles numerous direct flights to major US cities including Miami, Houston, and New York.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
