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Medium airport

Buenos Aires Airport

IATA BAIICAO MRBA🇨🇷 Punta Arenas
Coordinates
9.1639°N, 83.3302°W
Elevation
1,214 ft (370 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
CR-P
Time zone
Costa Rica(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
3.3° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:59
Sunrise
05:22
Sunset
17:58
Civil dusk
18:21

About 12h 36m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Buenos Aires Airport

Buenos Aires Airport is an airport serving Buenos Aires, a city in the Puntarenas Province of Costa Rica.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

MRBA

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
01 / 193,248 ft / 990 m33 ftConUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
RDOCOCO RDO126.800 MHz

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CTA SECTOR WClass CCTA8500 ft MSL19000 ft MSL
CTA SECTOR EClass CCTA11500 ft MSL19000 ft MSL
CTA SECTOR WClass GCTA3000 ft MSL8500 ft MSL
CTA SECTOR EClass GCTA3000 ft MSL11500 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Costa Rica airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Buenos Aires Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Buenos Aires Airport?

The ICAO code for Buenos Aires Airport is MRBA, and its IATA code is BAI.

Where is Buenos Aires Airport located?

Buenos Aires Airport is medium airport located in Punta Arenas, Costa Rica, at an elevation of 1,214 ft (370 m).

How many runways does Buenos Aires Airport have?

Buenos Aires Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,248 ft / 990 m.

What time zone is Buenos Aires Airport in?

Buenos Aires Airport is in the America/Costa Rica time zone (UTC-06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Buenos Aires Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Buenos Aires Airport is approximately 3.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Buenos Aires Airport?

The nearest airport to Buenos Aires Airport is Potrero Grande Airfield (CR-0001), about 12.7 nm to the se, followed by Palmar Sur Airport and Dieciocho Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Buenos Aires Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.