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Buenos Aires Airport

También conocido como: Buenos Aires Costa Rica Airport, Buenos Aires Puntarenas Airport, BAI Airport.

BAI · MRBA · Buenos Aires

Datos del aeropuerto

Nombre
Buenos Aires Airport
Código IATA
BAI
Código OACI
MRBA
Ciudad
Buenos Aires
País
Costa Rica
Coordenadas
9.1639, -83.3302
Zona horaria
America/Costa_Rica
Terminales
A small airstrip with one runway

Sobre Buenos Aires Airport

Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) is a small public airstrip, ICAO code MRBA, serving the town of Buenos Aires, head of the canton of the same name in Puntarenas Province, southern Costa Rica.

No scheduled airline service to Buenos Aires was found. Sansa, Costa Rica's main domestic airline, does not include it in its network, and most travelers reach the area by road. The closest international airport is Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), near San José.

The airfield has one concrete runway, 01/19, of roughly 960 meters, at an elevation of about 370 meters. It lies in the town of Buenos Aires, in a canton shaped by the valleys of the General, Coto Brus and Térraba rivers, with the Cordillera de Talamanca along its northeastern edge. Route 2, the Inter-American Highway, runs through the area and reaches the Pacific coast in about an hour and a half.

From Buenos Aires, travelers head to the Boruca indigenous territory, known for its masks and weavings, the Dúrika private reserve, La Amistad International Park, San Isidro de El General, and the beaches of the South Pacific coast.

Operador, pistas y tráfico del aeropuerto

Runway

One concrete runway (01/19), about 960 m

Elevation

About 370 m (1,214 ft) above sea level

Scheduled flights

None found in current airline networks

Location

Town of Buenos Aires, Puntarenas Province

Consejos de llegada a Buenos Aires Airport

Buenos Aires is a domestic airport, so international travelers enter Costa Rica elsewhere, most often at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) near San José, the closest international airport. At entry you need a valid passport, and officers may ask for proof of a return or onward trip out of the country.

No scheduled airline flies to Buenos Aires, so most travelers arrive by road. Route 2, the Inter-American Highway, passes through the area and reaches the Pacific coast in about an hour and a half; backroads toward the beaches need a 4x4. If you are being met at the airstrip or in town, agree on the exact meeting point and time with your driver before you travel.

Days in Buenos Aires are warm, usually between 78°F and 89°F (26°C to 32°C), with May the rainiest month. Costa Rica runs on UTC−6 all year with no daylight saving time, and the currency is the Costa Rican colón.

Transporte terrestre

With no scheduled flights to Buenos Aires, most travelers arrive by road and arrange their ride in advance.

  • Private transfer

    A driver arranged in advance can meet you in Buenos Aires and take you to your lodge, town or the coast. Agree on the meeting point beforehand, since no designated pickup area is documented.

  • Driving on Route 2

    Route 2, the Inter-American Highway, passes through Buenos Aires and reaches the Pacific coast in about an hour and a half. Backroads toward the beaches need a 4x4.

  • By road from SJO

    Most international visitors land at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), the closest international airport, and continue south to Buenos Aires by road. It is a long drive, so plan it as part of a travel day.

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Terminales, aerolíneas y destinos

Main Terminal

Buenos Aires is a small domestic airstrip with a single runway. No scheduled airline service was found.

Preguntas frecuentes

Where is Buenos Aires Airport in Costa Rica?

Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) is in the town of Buenos Aires, head of the Buenos Aires canton in Puntarenas Province in southern Costa Rica. The canton is shaped by the valleys of the General, Coto Brus and Térraba rivers, with the Cordillera de Talamanca along its northeastern edge.

Is Buenos Aires, Costa Rica the same as Buenos Aires, Argentina?

No. Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) is a small domestic airstrip in the town of Buenos Aires, Puntarenas Province, in southern Costa Rica. It has nothing to do with Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, which is served by different airports. Check the country and airport code carefully when searching for flights or transport.

Is Buenos Aires Airport in the town of Buenos Aires?

Yes. The airstrip is located in the town of Buenos Aires itself. The surrounding canton is large, covering more than 2,300 square kilometers, so some places are far from town: the Dúrika private reserve is about 17 kilometers northeast, and Biolley, near La Amistad, is about 62 kilometers away.

Which airlines fly to Buenos Aires Airport, Costa Rica?

No scheduled airline service to Buenos Aires Airport was found. Sansa, Costa Rica's main domestic airline, does not include Buenos Aires in its current network of destinations. Most travelers reach the town by road, usually after landing at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) near San José.

How long is the runway at Buenos Aires Airport?

Buenos Aires Airport has a single concrete runway, numbered 01/19, about 960 meters long. The airfield sits at roughly 370 meters (1,214 feet) above sea level, and mountainous terrain lies to the northwest through east of the airport. Its ICAO code is MRBA and its IATA code is BAI.

How do most travelers get to Buenos Aires, Costa Rica?

Most travelers arrive by road. International visitors usually land at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) near San José, the closest international airport, and continue south. Route 2, the Inter-American Highway, passes through Buenos Aires, so the town is reached by car or with a pre-arranged driver rather than by scheduled flight.

Do I need to go through immigration at Buenos Aires Airport?

Buenos Aires is a domestic airport, so international travelers enter Costa Rica elsewhere, usually at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) near San José. There you need a valid passport, and officers may ask for proof of a return or onward trip out of Costa Rica, such as a flight or bus ticket.

What can I visit near Buenos Aires, Costa Rica?

The Buenos Aires canton includes seven indigenous territories, among them Boruca, known for its balsa-wood masks, weavings and the year-end Diablitos festival. The Dúrika private reserve lies about 17 kilometers northeast of town, and part of La Amistad International Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site shared with Panama, lies within the canton.

How do I get from Buenos Aires to the Pacific coast?

Route 2, the Inter-American Highway, runs through Buenos Aires and reaches the Pacific coast in about an hour and a half by car. Backroads also lead toward the beaches, but they need a 4x4. If you are not driving yourself, arrange a driver for the trip in advance.

What is the weather and time zone in Buenos Aires, Costa Rica?

Buenos Aires is warm all year, with temperatures usually between 78°F and 89°F (26°C to 32°C). May is the rainiest month, and many days bring a short rain shower. Costa Rica is on UTC−6 all year with no daylight saving time, and the currency is the Costa Rican colón.

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