Peñas Blancas Airport

Santa Cruz, Costa Rica

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Peñas Blancas Airport

Santa Cruz, Costa Rica

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MRPS

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98 ft

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Small general aviation airstrip serving Costa Rica's northern zone.

Location

Santa Cruz, Costa Rica

Peñas Blancas Airport (ICAO: MRPS) is a small, domestic airstrip located near Santa Cruz in Costa Rica. It serves the local community and surrounding agricultural region, primarily handling light general aviation traffic rather than scheduled commercial operations. The airport lacks significant infrastructure for large aircraft or high passenger volumes and is typical of Costa Rica's network of rural airstrips managed under the civil aviation authority. It is not served by IATA-coded commercial airlines and has no assigned IATA code.

Airlines here

No scheduled commercial airlines operate regular service at this airport.

Notable facts

›ICAO designator is MRPS; no IATA code has been assigned.
›Primarily serves general aviation and light aircraft operations.
›Located in the Guanacaste region near Santa Cruz, Costa Rica.
›Part of Costa Rica's extensive network of small rural airstrips.
›No scheduled passenger airline service is known to operate here.

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Gateway to Costa Rica's northern border amid lush tropical landscapes

Peñas Blancas Airport is a small general aviation airstrip located near Santa Cruz in the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica. It serves primarily private and charter flights, supporting local agricultural operations and limited passenger connectivity in this rural part of the country. The airport plays a modest but practical role in linking remote communities to broader regional transport networks.

Terminals

General Aviation Terminal — A basic single facility handling private, charter, and light aircraft operations with minimal amenities.

Ground Transport

Private taxi from Santa Cruz town center
Rental car agencies available in Santa Cruz
Local bus services connecting Santa Cruz to nearby communities

Nearby Hotels

Hotel La Calle de Alcalá, Santa Cruz
Hotel Diria Santa Cruz
Hospedaje El Rancho

Dining

Dining options at the airstrip itself are extremely limited or nonexistent. Travellers are advised to eat in Santa Cruz town before departure, where local sodas and restaurants offer traditional Costa Rican casados and fresh tropical fare.

Traveller Tips

Confirm your charter or private flight details well in advance as scheduled services are rare.
Carry cash as ATMs and card facilities may not be available at or near the airstrip.
Santa Cruz town is the nearest hub for fuel, food, and accommodation — plan accordingly.
Weather in Guanacaste can affect small aircraft operations, especially during the rainy season from May to November.

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