Peñas Blancas Airport
Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)
About 12h 40m 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 Peñas Blancas Airport
Peñas Blancas Airport is a small airport in Santa Cruz, Costa Rica (ICAO MRPS). It sits at an elevation of 98 ft (30 m). It observes America/Costa Rica local time. The nearest airport is Santa Cruz Airport (MRSC), about 5.7 nm to the ese.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Live weather
MRPSLive 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(3)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTA SECTOR W | Class C | CTA | 8500 ft MSL | 19000 ft MSL |
| LIBERIA TMA | Class C | TMA | 2500 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.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | — | 846 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 840 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 810 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 738 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 682 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 738 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 571 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 420 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Peñas Blancas Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Peñas Blancas Airport?
The ICAO code for Peñas Blancas Airport is MRPS.
Where is Peñas Blancas Airport located?
Peñas Blancas Airport is small airport located in Santa Cruz, Costa Rica, at an elevation of 98 ft (30 m).
What time zone is Peñas Blancas Airport in?
Peñas Blancas Airport is in the America/Costa Rica time zone (UTC-06:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Peñas Blancas Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Peñas Blancas Airport is approximately 2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Peñas Blancas Airport?
The nearest airport to Peñas Blancas Airport is Santa Cruz Airport (MRSC), about 5.7 nm to the ese, followed by Tamarindo Airport and Flamingo Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Peñas Blancas Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.