Altamira de San Carlos Airport

San Carlos, Costa Rica

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Altamira de San Carlos Airport

San Carlos, Costa Rica

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Small general aviation airfield serving San Carlos, Costa Rica.

Location

San Carlos, Costa Rica

Altamira de San Carlos Airport (ICAO: MRAT) is a small general aviation airfield located in the San Carlos region of Costa Rica, in the northern lowlands of the country. It serves as a local access point for an area known for its agricultural activity, cattle ranching, and ecotourism. The airport handles light aircraft operations and supports connectivity for communities in the Alajuela province region where road travel can be time-consuming. It is not a commercial scheduled service airport and does not hold an IATA code.

Notable facts

›ICAO designator is MRAT; no IATA code has been assigned.
›Located in the San Carlos canton of Alajuela province in northern Costa Rica.
›Serves general aviation and light aircraft operations only.
›The surrounding area is known for agriculture, cattle ranching, and ecotourism.
›No scheduled commercial airline service operates from this airfield.

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A quiet gateway to Costa Rica's northern lake and river frontier

Altamira de San Carlos Airport, identified by the ICAO code MRAT, is a small general aviation airstrip serving the San Carlos region in northern Costa Rica. Positioned near Ciudad Quesada and the Arenal lake district, it supports light aircraft operations for agricultural, charter, and private travel. The facility plays a modest but practical role in connecting remote communities in Alajuela Province to the broader national air network.

Terminals

General Aviation Terminal — A basic single-building facility handling light aircraft arrivals, departures, and local charter operations.

Ground Transport

Taxi services from the airstrip to Ciudad Quesada town center
Private vehicle pickup arranged through local lodges and hotels
Public bus routes connecting San Carlos area towns

Nearby Hotels

Hotel La Central Ciudad Quesada
Hotel Occidental El Tucano Resort & Spa
Hotel Bougainvillea San Carlos

Dining

The airport itself has no formal dining facilities given its small scale. Ciudad Quesada nearby offers traditional Costa Rican sodas serving casado and gallo pinto, along with several mid-range restaurants catering to local tastes.

Traveller Tips

Confirm charter flight details directly with operators as schedules are irregular and demand-based.
Arrange ground transportation in advance as taxis at the airstrip are not always readily available.
The San Carlos region is known for rain year-round; carry a light waterproof layer regardless of season.
Ciudad Quesada is the main service hub for fuel, ATMs, and supplies before venturing further into the region.

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