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Medium airport

Barra del Colorado Airport

IATA BCLICAO MRBC🇨🇷 Pococi
Coordinates
10.7687°N, 83.5856°W
Elevation
3 ft (1 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
CR-L
Time zone
Costa Rica(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
3.4° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:04
Sunrise
05:26
Sunset
17:47
Civil dusk
18:08

About 12h 21m 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 Barra del Colorado Airport

Barra del Colorado Airport is an airport serving the Barra del Colorado Wildlife Refuge in Limón Province, Costa Rica. The airport is on the Colorado River, near the Caribbean coast.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

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.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
16 / 343,281 ft / 1,000 m39 ftAspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
RDOCOCO RDO126.800 MHz

Navaids(1)

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 Barra del Colorado Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Barra del Colorado Airport?

The ICAO code for Barra del Colorado Airport is MRBC, and its IATA code is BCL.

Where is Barra del Colorado Airport located?

Barra del Colorado Airport is medium airport located in Pococi, Costa Rica, at an elevation of 3 ft (1 m).

How many runways does Barra del Colorado Airport have?

Barra del Colorado Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,281 ft / 1,000 m.

What time zone is Barra del Colorado Airport in?

Barra del Colorado Airport is in the America/Costa Rica time zone (UTC-06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Barra del Colorado Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Barra del Colorado Airport is approximately 3.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Barra del Colorado Airport?

The nearest airport to Barra del Colorado Airport is San Juan de Nicaragua Airport (MNSN), about 11.6 nm to the nw, followed by Barra del Tortuguero and Hacienda La Suerte Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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