Dole Venecia Airport
Pital, Costa Rica
Dole Venecia Airport
Private agricultural airstrip serving Dole operations in northern Costa Rica.
- ›The airport primarily supports Dole Food Company agricultural operations in the region.
- ›Located in the San Carlos canton of Alajuela province in northern Costa Rica.
- ›No IATA code is assigned, reflecting its private and non-commercial status.
- ›The surrounding area is known for large-scale tropical fruit cultivation including pineapple.
- ›Not open to scheduled commercial passenger services.
Dole Venecia Airport is a small private airstrip located near Pital in the San Carlos canton of Alajuela province, Costa Rica. Operated primarily to serve the agricultural operations of the Dole Food Company in the region, it functions as a utility airfield rather than a public commercial terminal. The airport sits within the lush lowland terrain of Costa Rica's northern zone, an area defined by extensive pineapple and tropical fruit plantations.
- Main Airstrip Facility — A basic single-use operational facility serving private and agricultural charter flights with minimal passenger amenities.
- Private vehicle or company shuttle arranged through Dole operations
- Taxi service from Pital town center
- Hotel El Tucano Resort (Ciudad Quesada area)
- Tilajari Hotel Resort (Muelle de San Carlos)
There are no dining facilities within the airstrip itself given its private agricultural nature. Visitors should plan meals in Pital town or the nearby Ciudad Quesada area, where local sodas offer traditional Costa Rican cuisine at affordable prices.
- Access to this airstrip is controlled by Dole company operations — confirm authorization well in advance.
- The surrounding roads can be rough and muddy during the rainy season (May–November); a 4WD vehicle is strongly recommended.
- Ciudad Quesada (San Carlos) is the nearest significant town with services, ATMs, and accommodations.
- Bring insect repellent and rain gear — the northern lowlands receive heavy rainfall year-round.
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