Drake Bay Airport (DRK): Codes, Runways & Location
Drake Bay Airport (IATA: DRK · ICAO: MRDK) is a small airport serving Puntarenas, Costa Rica. It lies at 8.7189° N, 83.6417° W, 12 ft (4 m) above sea level.
Overview of Drake Bay Airport
Drake Bay 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 DRK and the ICAO code MRDK. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Drake Bay Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 750 m (2461 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support light general-aviation aircraft, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 12 ft (4 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 32 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 ≈ 750 m — light general-aviation capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Drake Bay Airport
Where is Drake Bay Airport located?
Drake Bay Airport is located in Puntarenas, Costa Rica. Its coordinates are 8.7189° N, 83.6417° W.
What is the airport code for Drake Bay Airport?
Drake Bay Airport has an IATA code of DRK and an ICAO code of MRDK.
How long is the runway at Drake Bay Airport?
Drake Bay Airport's longest runway is about 750 m (2461 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Drake Bay Airport have?
Drake Bay Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Drake Bay Airport a major airport?
Drake Bay Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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