San Alberto Airport

Limón, Costa Rica

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San Alberto Airport

Limón, Costa Rica

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Small general aviation airstrip serving Costa Rica's Caribbean province.

Location

Limón, Costa Rica

San Alberto Airport is a small general aviation facility located in the Limón province of Costa Rica, on the Caribbean coast. It operates under the ICAO identifier MRSA and serves light aircraft and private flights in the region. The airport is not served by scheduled commercial airline service and does not hold an IATA code, reflecting its limited role as a local airstrip rather than a regional hub. The primary commercial airport serving Limón province is Limón International Airport (LIO/MRLM). The facility supports general aviation activity in an area characterized by difficult terrain and limited road infrastructure, making small aircraft a practical option for reaching remote communities in the Caribbean lowlands of Costa Rica.

Notable facts

›Operates under ICAO code MRSA with no assigned IATA code.
›Located in Limón province on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast.
›Serves general aviation and private flights rather than scheduled commercial service.
›The main commercial airport for the Limón region is Limón International Airport (LIO/MRLM).
›Small airstrips like San Alberto are important for access to remote Caribbean lowland communities.

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Gateway to Costa Rica's Caribbean coast and lush tropical hinterland

San Alberto Airport is a small regional airstrip serving the Limón province on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast. It supports light general aviation and charter operations, connecting remote communities and eco-tourism destinations in the area. The airport plays a modest but practical role in accessing a region better known for its Afro-Caribbean culture, rainforest reserves, and coastal wildlife.

Terminals

Main Terminal — A compact single-building facility handling general aviation and small charter arrivals and departures.

Ground Transport

Taxi services available near the airstrip
Private vehicle pickup arranged through lodges or tour operators
Local bus routes connecting to Limón city center

Nearby Hotels

Hotel Banana Azul (Puerto Viejo area)
Marriott Costa Rica Hotel (San José, for connections)
Selina Puerto Viejo

Dining

The airport itself has no formal dining facilities given its small scale. Visitors will find Afro-Caribbean cuisine, fresh seafood, and tropical fruit readily available in nearby Limón city and surrounding towns. Local sodas (small family restaurants) offer authentic rice-and-beans dishes at very affordable prices.

Traveller Tips

Confirm charter or light aircraft bookings well in advance as schedules are irregular.
Carry cash in colones as ATM access near the airstrip is limited.
Check weather conditions before flying, as Caribbean-side rainfall can be heavy and sudden.
Arrange ground transport with your hotel or tour operator prior to arrival.

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Encyclopaedia

San Alberto Airport is an airport serving the city of Siquirres in Limón Province, Costa Rica. The airport is 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) north of the city.

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