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Small airport

Chacarita Airport

IATA JAPICAO MRCH🇨🇷 Puntarenas
Coordinates
9.9814°N, 84.7727°W
Elevation
7 ft (2 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
CR-P
Time zone
Costa Rica(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
2.5° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:03
Sunrise
05:26
Sunset
18:05
Civil dusk
18:28

About 12h 39m 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 Chacarita Airport

Chacarita Airport is an airport serving the town of Chacarita in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica. Chacarita is on the Pacific coast at the base of the Puntarenas peninsula, just east of Puntarenas city.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 27▸ displaced4,921 ft / 1,500 m50 ftAspUnlitOpen

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 Chacarita Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Chacarita Airport?

The ICAO code for Chacarita Airport is MRCH, and its IATA code is JAP.

Where is Chacarita Airport located?

Chacarita Airport is small airport located in Puntarenas, Costa Rica, at an elevation of 7 ft (2 m).

How many runways does Chacarita Airport have?

Chacarita Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,921 ft / 1,500 m.

What time zone is Chacarita Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Chacarita Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Chacarita Airport is approximately 2.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Chacarita Airport?

The nearest airport to Chacarita Airport is Aranjuez Airport (MRAJ), about 5 nm to the nnw, followed by San Agustin Airport and Playa Pájaros Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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