Buenos Aires Airport (BAI): Codes, Runways & Location
Buenos Aires Airport (IATA: BAI · ICAO: MRBA) is a medium-sized airport serving Punta Arenas, Costa Rica. It lies at 9.1639° N, 83.3302° W, 1214 ft (370 m) above sea level.
Overview of Buenos Aires Airport
Buenos Aires Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Punta Arenas in Costa Rica. It is identified by the IATA code BAI and the ICAO code MRBA. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Buenos Aires Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 990 m (3248 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. The field elevation is 1214 ft (370 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Palmar Sur Airport (PMZ) about 28 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 990 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Buenos Aires Airport
Where is Buenos Aires Airport located?
Buenos Aires Airport is located in Punta Arenas, Costa Rica. Its coordinates are 9.1639° N, 83.3302° W.
What is the airport code for Buenos Aires Airport?
Buenos Aires Airport has an IATA code of BAI and an ICAO code of MRBA.
How long is the runway at Buenos Aires Airport?
Buenos Aires Airport's longest runway is about 990 m (3248 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Buenos Aires Airport have?
Buenos Aires Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Buenos Aires Airport a major airport?
Buenos Aires Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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