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Tobías Bolaños International Airport

IATA SYQICAO MRPV🇨🇷 San Jose
Coordinates
9.9571°N, 84.1398°W
Elevation
3,287 ft (1,002 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
CR-SJ
Time zone
Costa Rica(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
2.9° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:01
Sunrise
05:24
Sunset
18:03
Civil dusk
18:25

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 Tobías Bolaños International Airport

Tobías Bolaños International Airport

Tobías Bolaños International Airport is one of the four international airports in Costa Rica, and the secondary airport serving the city of San José, after Juan Santamaría International Airport. It is located in downtown San José, in Pavas District, San José Canton. The airport is named for Costa Rican pilot Tobias Bolaños Palma (1892-1953).

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

MRPV

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.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 28▸ displaced5,138 ft / 1,566 m75 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
GNDGND121.700 MHz
RDOCOCO RDO126.800 MHz
TWRPAVAS TWR118.300 MHz

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(7)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CTA SECTOR EClass CCTA11500 ft MSL19000 ft MSL
CTA SECTOR WClass CCTA8500 ft MSL19000 ft MSL
COCO TMAClass CTMA5500 ft MSL11500 ft MSL
COCO CTRClass DCTRGND5500 ft MSL
PAVAS ATZClass DATZGND5500 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.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Sabana Capital518 ft3,694 ft
DoubleTree by Hilton La Sabana459 ft3,652 ft
Torre Paseo Colón II331 ft3,717 ft
Obstacle6,614 ft
Obstacle5,863 ft
Obstacle5,886 ft
Obstacle5,912 ft
Obstacle5,814 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Tobías Bolaños International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Tobías Bolaños International Airport?

The ICAO code for Tobías Bolaños International Airport is MRPV, and its IATA code is SYQ.

Where is Tobías Bolaños International Airport located?

Tobías Bolaños International Airport is medium airport located in San Jose, Costa Rica, at an elevation of 3,287 ft (1,002 m).

How many runways does Tobías Bolaños International Airport have?

Tobías Bolaños International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,138 ft / 1,566 m.

Which airlines fly to Tobías Bolaños International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Tobías Bolaños International Airport include CAL Cargo Air Lines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Tobías Bolaños International Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Tobías Bolaños International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Tobías Bolaños International Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Tobías Bolaños International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Tobías Bolaños International Airport is approximately 2.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Tobías Bolaños International Airport?

The nearest airport to Tobías Bolaños International Airport is Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), about 4.6 nm to the wnw, followed by Carrizal Airport and Guapiles Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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