Carate Airport
Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)
About 12h 34m 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 Carate Airport
Carate Airport is a concrete airstrip serving the coastal destination of Sirena, in Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica. The airport in mainly used by charter services with tourists visiting the beaches near Sirena town and the Corcovado National Park. The airport currently does not have scheduled services from any other airport.
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Live weather
MRCELive departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
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 (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(2)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTA SECTOR W | Class C | CTA | 8500 ft MSL | 19000 ft MSL |
| CTA SECTOR W | Class G | CTA | 3000 ft MSL | 8500 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 Carate Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Carate Airport?
The ICAO code for Carate Airport is MRCE.
Where is Carate Airport located?
Carate Airport is small airport located in Golfito, Costa Rica, at an elevation of 16 ft (5 m).
What time zone is Carate Airport in?
Carate Airport is in the America/Costa Rica time zone (UTC-06:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Carate Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Carate Airport is approximately 3.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Carate Airport?
The nearest airport to Carate Airport is Sirena Airport (MRSN), about 8.1 nm to the wnw, followed by Puerto Jimenez Airport and Punta Banco Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Carate Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.