Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport - LIR Liberia
The sprawling Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport is located within the city of Liberia, Costa Rica. It has the airport code LIR, which refers to the airport’s alternate name, Liberia International Airport. It is one of Costa Rica’s four international airports, and serves the major tourism hub of the western region. The LIR Liberia airport was named after a former Costa Rican president. The airport is located within 11 km from the city center, and was first inaugurated in 1995.
Best Time to Visit
The Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport features a passenger check-in area in the main building interior, which features open spaces and lush vegetation. It also has a firefighter station, landing lights, and its own radio station. It has a parallel taxi way and a 2,750-meter asphalt runway. In 2012, a new 23,000 square meter terminal building opened to cater the increasing number of tourists.
A few of the best cities to visit upon arrival at the LIR Liberia Airport are Tamarindo and Villarreal.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The Hilton Garden Inn Liberia Airport is located within 0.78-mile from the Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport’s terminals. It’s reasonably priced and offers impeccable amenities, such as business facilities and a lovely pool. Within a 3-mile drive are the budget-friendly accommodations offered by the Hotel Santa Ana Liberia Airport, which also offers free parking spaces.
Another airport serving the region is the Nosara Airport, which has the IATA code NOB. It serves the province of Guanacaste, and is just a 15-minute trip from Nosara's lovely beaches.
