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Codela Airport

Guapiles, Costa Rica

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Codela Airport

Guapiles, Costa Rica
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Small general aviation airstrip serving Costa Rica's Caribbean lowlands.

Location
Guapiles, Costa Rica
Codela Airport (ICAO: MRCA) is a small general aviation airstrip located near Guapiles, in the Limón province of Costa Rica. It serves the agricultural and rural communities of the Caribbean slope region, providing light aircraft access to an area otherwise dependent on road travel. The airport is a basic facility with limited infrastructure, primarily used for private and charter flights rather than scheduled commercial service. It does not hold an IATA code, reflecting its status as a non-commercial aerodrome. The surrounding region is known for banana and pineapple production, and light aviation plays a supporting role in local logistics and emergency access.
Getting to & from
Guapiles is accessible by road via Route 32, the main highway connecting San José to the Caribbean coast, approximately 80 km from the capital.
Notable facts
  • ›ICAO designation is MRCA; no IATA code assigned.
  • ›Located in the Caribbean lowland region of Limón province.
  • ›Primarily serves general aviation and private charter operations.
  • ›The Guapiles area is a major agricultural hub for tropical fruits.
  • ›No scheduled commercial airline service operates from this airstrip.
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Gateway to Costa Rica's lush Caribbean lowlands and tropical wilderness

Codela Airport, identified by IATA code MRCA, is a small general aviation airstrip serving the town of Guapiles in the Limón province of Costa Rica. Situated in the heart of the Caribbean slope, it provides essential light aircraft access to a region better known for banana plantations, rainforest reserves, and ecotourism. The airport primarily supports private flights, charter services, and agricultural operations rather than scheduled commercial traffic.

Terminals
  • General Aviation Terminal — A modest single facility handling light aircraft arrivals, departures, and basic passenger processing for charter and private flights.
Ground Transport
  • Private taxi from Guapiles town center
  • Rental car agencies available in Guapiles
  • Public bus service along Route 32 connecting Guapiles to San José and Limón
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Casa Río Blanco
  • Hotel del Caribe Guapiles
  • Suerre Hotel
Dining

Dining options at the airstrip itself are extremely limited or nonexistent, so travelers should plan accordingly. The town of Guapiles, a short drive away, offers local sodas serving traditional Costa Rican cuisine including rice, beans, and fresh tropical fruit. Several small restaurants and supermarkets in the town center cater to daily needs.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your charter or private flight details well in advance, as scheduling at small airstrips can be irregular.
  • Carry local currency (Costa Rican colón) as card payment options near the airport are limited.
  • Weather in the Caribbean lowlands can change rapidly — expect rain year-round and dress accordingly.
  • Arrange ground transport ahead of your arrival, as taxis are not always waiting at the airstrip.

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Codela Airport is an airport serving the town of Pocora in Limón Province, Costa Rica. The airport is midway between Guácimo and Siquirres.

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