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Tamarindo Airport

Tamarindo, Costa Rica

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Tamarindo Airport

Tamarindo, Costa Rica
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Small gateway airport serving Costa Rica's popular Pacific beach town.

Location
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Tamarindo Airport (IATA: TNO, ICAO: MRTM) is a small domestic airport located near the beach town of Tamarindo in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica. It serves as a convenient air access point for tourists visiting the surf-popular Pacific coast destination, offering short-haul domestic flights primarily from San José. The airport features a single unpaved or light-paved runway and minimal facilities typical of a small regional aerodrome. It is operated as a general aviation and scheduled domestic service facility, handling light aircraft and small turboprops rather than commercial jets. Due to its proximity to the popular Tamarindo beach resort area, the airport is primarily used by travelers seeking quick access to Guanacaste's beaches, avoiding the longer overland journey from San José's Juan Santamaría International Airport.
Terminals
The airport has a simple, single small terminal building with basic passenger handling facilities suited for domestic light aircraft operations.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airport into central Tamarindo is available via taxi, shared shuttle, and rental car services.
Airlines here
Sansa Airlines has operated scheduled domestic service between Tamarindo and San José's Tobías Bolaños International Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Located in the Guanacaste province, a top tourist destination on Costa Rica's Pacific coast.
  • ›Primarily serves domestic routes, with San José being the main connection point.
  • ›The airport accommodates small turboprop and light aircraft rather than commercial jets.
  • ›Tamarindo is one of Costa Rica's most visited surf and beach resort towns.
  • ›The larger Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport in Liberia serves as the main international gateway for the broader Guanacaste region.
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Gateway to Costa Rica's sun-soaked Pacific surf coast

Tamarindo Airport is a small general aviation airstrip serving the popular beach town of Tamarindo on Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula in Guanacaste province. It primarily handles light charter and domestic flights connecting sun-seekers to this renowned surf and eco-tourism destination. The airport plays a modest but vital role in linking Tamarindo to San José and other regional hubs without the long overland journey.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A compact single-room terminal handling arrivals and departures for small domestic and charter aircraft.
Ground Transport
  • Taxis available directly outside the terminal
  • Pre-arranged hotel shuttle services from most local resorts
  • Rental car pickup via local agencies in Tamarindo town
  • Shared van transfers to nearby beach towns
Nearby Hotels
  • Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort
  • Hotel Capitan Suizo
  • Cala Luna Boutique Hotel
  • El Jardin del Eden Boutique Hotel
Dining

The airport itself has no formal dining facilities given its small size. Tamarindo town, just minutes away, offers a vibrant dining scene with beachfront sodas serving traditional casado plates, fresh ceviche, and international cuisine catering to the surf crowd.

Traveller Tips
  • Book charter flights well in advance during the December–April dry season peak as seats fill quickly.
  • Confirm your transfer or taxi arrangement before arrival as the airport has limited ground services on-site.
  • Carry local colones for small purchases in town, as not all Tamarindo vendors accept cards.
  • Luggage allowances on small domestic aircraft are strict — typically 12–15 kg — so pack light.

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Route map (2 destinations)

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Routes

TNO → SJO5C · DHT
TNO → LIR5C · DHT
TNO → SJOLR · CNA
TNO → SJORZ · CNA
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Tamarindo Airport is a private airport that serves Tamarindo, a coastal resort in Guanacaste province, Costa Rica. It receives daily scheduled flights from San José and Liberia, and private charter services are available. During the rainy season, the airport is frequently closed due to the weather.

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