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Small airport

Cabo Velas Airport

ICAO MRCV🇨🇷 Nicoya
Coordinates
10.3557°N, 85.8529°W
Elevation
33 ft (10 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
CR-G
Time zone
Costa Rica(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
1.9° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:14
Sunrise
05:35
Sunset
17:56
Civil dusk
18:17

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 Cabo Velas Airport

Cabo Velas Airport is an airport serving the Pacific coastal villages along the Playa Grande, north of Tamarindo in Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica.

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
04 / 22▸ displaced3,281 ft / 1,000 m33 ftAspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
RDOCOCO RDO126.800 MHz

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CTA SECTOR WClass CCTA8500 ft MSL19000 ft MSL
LIBERIA TMAClass CTMA2500 ft MSL19000 ft MSL
CTA SECTOR WClass GCTA3000 ft MSL8500 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 Cabo Velas Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Cabo Velas Airport?

The ICAO code for Cabo Velas Airport is MRCV.

Where is Cabo Velas Airport located?

Cabo Velas Airport is small airport located in Nicoya, Costa Rica, at an elevation of 33 ft (10 m).

How many runways does Cabo Velas Airport have?

Cabo Velas Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,281 ft / 1,000 m.

What time zone is Cabo Velas Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Cabo Velas Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Cabo Velas Airport is approximately 1.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Cabo Velas Airport?

The nearest airport to Cabo Velas Airport is Tamarindo Airport (TNO), about 3.4 nm to the se, followed by Flamingo Airport and Peñas Blancas Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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