Palmerola Airport Contract Bars Rival International Airport Within 100 km

Published on Honduras Daily · Jul 8, 2026 · Originally reported July 6, 2026 by Radio América Honduras

Infrastructure Minister Aníbal Ehrler said the 28-year Palmerola International Airport concession includes a clause barring another international airport within 100 kilometers (affecting Tegucigalpa's airport), though officials may negotiate exemptions for regional and domestic flights.

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