Carrillo Airport (IATA: PLD, ICAO: MRCR) is an airport serving Puerto Carrillo, a Pacific coastal village in Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica.
The airport and village are 5 kilometres (3 mi) east of Sámara village.
Carrillo Airport
Playa Sámara/Carrillo Airport |
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Summary |
Airport type |
Public/Private |
Operator |
DGAC |
Serves |
Puerto Carrillo, Costa Rica |
Elevation AMSL |
50 ft / 15 m |
Coordinates |
9°52′15″N
85°28′50″W |
Map |
Location of airport in Costa Rica
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Runways |
Direction |
Length |
Surface |
m |
ft |
09/27 |
1,050 |
3,445 |
Grass |
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Source: AIP SkyVector Google Maps |
Facilities
The airport has a grass landing strip and a covered shelter that is occasionally used to weigh luggage before boarding. There are no amenities nearby.
The runway begins at the shoreline, and slopes upward to the east. There are hills just north of the runway, and higher terrain east and south.
West approach and departure will be over the water of Carrillo Bay.
The Liberia VOR-DME (Ident: LIB) is located 43.6 nautical miles (81 km) north of the airport.
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