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La Garroba Airport
Upala, Costa Rica
La Garroba Airport
Small general aviation airstrip serving Costa Rica's northern Upala region.
- ›ICAO code is MRLG; no IATA code is assigned.
- ›Located in the Alajuela province near the Nicaraguan border.
- ›Runway is unpaved, limiting operations to small, light aircraft.
- ›Primarily serves general aviation, charter, and agricultural flights.
- ›Upala canton is a remote, rural area known for cattle and farming.
La Garroba Airport is a small general aviation airstrip serving the remote town of Upala in the Alajuela province of northwestern Costa Rica. Situated near the Nicaraguan border, it functions primarily as a regional access point for a largely agricultural and ecologically rich area characterized by wetlands, rivers, and wildlife refuges. The airport plays a vital role in connecting communities that have limited overland transport options to the rest of the country.
- Main Airstrip Terminal — A basic single-building facility handling light aircraft arrivals and departures for regional and charter flights.
- Taxis available at the airstrip by arrangement
- Private vehicle pickup
- Local bus services connecting Upala town center
- Hotel Upala
- Cabinas del Norte
- Albergue Upala
Dining options at the airstrip itself are essentially nonexistent, but the town of Upala, a short drive away, offers simple local sodas and family-run restaurants serving traditional Costa Rican fare such as casados and gallo pinto. Visitors should plan meals in town before or after their flight.
- Confirm your charter or SANSA-style regional flight directly with the operator, as schedules can be irregular.
- Carry local currency (colones) as ATM access in Upala may be limited.
- The rainy season (May–November) can affect small aircraft operations; check conditions in advance.
- Upala is a base for visiting Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, so arrange transport and tours ahead of arrival.
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