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Nosara Airport

Nicoya, Costa Rica

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Nosara Airport

Nicoya, Costa Rica
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Gateway to Costa Rica's beloved Nosara beach community.

Location
Nicoya, Costa Rica
Nosara Airport (IATA: NOB, ICAO: MRNS) is a small domestic airport serving the Nosara area on the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica's Guanacaste province. Despite being administratively associated with Nicoya, the airport primarily serves the Nosara beach communities, which are popular destinations for surfers, yoga enthusiasts, and ecotourists. The airport features a single unpaved or semi-improved runway and handles light aircraft and small regional turboprop operations. It serves as an important access point to a region where road travel can be slow and difficult, especially during the rainy season. Flights connect Nosara to San José's Juan Santamaría International Airport and occasionally other domestic destinations, making air travel the preferred option for many visitors seeking quick access to this remote coastal community.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building with basic passenger facilities suited to light domestic traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation from the airport to Nosara's beach communities is available via taxis and rental vehicles, covering a short distance on local roads.
Airlines here
Sansa Airlines is the primary carrier operating scheduled domestic flights at Nosara Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Nosara Airport serves one of Costa Rica's most popular yoga and surf retreat destinations.
  • ›The airport has a single short runway suitable for small turboprop and light aircraft only.
  • ›Road access to Nosara can be challenging, making the airport a critical transport link for the community.
  • ›The surrounding Nosara area is known for its commitment to sustainable and eco-friendly tourism.
  • ›The airport primarily handles domestic routes connecting to San José.
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Gateway to Guanacaste's wild coastline and yoga retreats

Nosara Airport is a small domestic airstrip serving the remote beach communities of Nosara and Garza on Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula. It functions as a vital link between the rugged Pacific coast and the capital San José, catering primarily to eco-tourists, surfers, and wellness travelers. The airport's modest infrastructure reflects the unhurried, nature-first character of the surrounding region.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single open-air terminal building handling domestic arrivals and departures with basic check-in and waiting facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available outside the terminal
  • Pre-arranged hotel and lodge shuttle transfers
  • Rental car pickup via local agencies (advance booking recommended)
  • ATV and quad rental services popular with beach-bound travelers
Nearby Hotels
  • The Harmony Hotel Nosara
  • Lagarta Lodge
  • Nosara Beach Hotel
  • Kaya Sol Hotel
  • Hotel Café de Paris
Dining

The airport itself offers minimal food and beverage facilities, so travelers are advised to eat before arriving. The nearby Nosara village and Pelada beach area feature a solid selection of sodas (local Costa Rican eateries), juice bars, and healthy cafés catering to the wellness crowd. Café de Paris and local spots along the main road offer good meals within a short taxi ride.

Traveller Tips
  • Book ground transport or a hotel shuttle in advance as taxis can be scarce during peak season.
  • Carry cash in Costa Rican colones or US dollars, as card acceptance is limited in the immediate area.
  • Arrive early as small domestic flights can depart ahead of schedule and check-in lines move quickly.
  • Roads to Nosara are unpaved and can be rough, especially during the rainy season (May–November); 4WD vehicles are recommended.

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Encyclopaedia

Nosara Airport is an airport serving Nosara, a village in the Guanacaste Province of Costa Rica. The airport is approximately 15 minutes from the beaches of Nosara, the main tourist attraction in the area. The airport is owned and administered by the country's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC).

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