Chacarita Airport (JAP): Codes, Runways & Location
Chacarita Airport (IATA: JAP · ICAO: MRCH) is a small airport serving Puntarenas, Costa Rica. It lies at 9.9814° N, 84.7727° W, 7 ft (2 m) above sea level.
Overview of Chacarita Airport
Chacarita Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Puntarenas in Costa Rica. It is identified by the IATA code JAP and the ICAO code MRCH. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Chacarita Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1500 m (4921 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 7 ft (2 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Tambor Airport (TMU) about 38 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 ≈ 1,500 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chacarita Airport
Where is Chacarita Airport located?
Chacarita Airport is located in Puntarenas, Costa Rica. Its coordinates are 9.9814° N, 84.7727° W.
What is the airport code for Chacarita Airport?
Chacarita Airport has an IATA code of JAP and an ICAO code of MRCH.
How long is the runway at Chacarita Airport?
Chacarita Airport's longest runway is about 1500 m (4921 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Chacarita Airport have?
Chacarita Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Chacarita Airport a major airport?
Chacarita Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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