Tambor Airport (TMU): Codes, Runways & Location
Tambor Airport (IATA: TMU · ICAO: MRTR) is a small airport serving Nicoya, Costa Rica. It lies at 9.7393° N, 85.0162° W, 33 ft (10 m) above sea level.
Overview of Tambor Airport
Tambor Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Nicoya in Costa Rica. It is identified by the IATA code TMU and the ICAO code MRTR. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Tambor Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 830 m (2723 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: asphalt. The field elevation is 33 ft (10 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Cóbano Airport (ACO) about 10 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 ≈ 830 m — turboprop capable
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Seaports near Tambor Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tambor Airport
Where is Tambor Airport located?
Tambor Airport is located in Nicoya, Costa Rica. Its coordinates are 9.7393° N, 85.0162° W.
What is the airport code for Tambor Airport?
Tambor Airport has an IATA code of TMU and an ICAO code of MRTR.
How long is the runway at Tambor Airport?
Tambor Airport's longest runway is about 830 m (2723 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Tambor Airport have?
Tambor Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Tambor Airport a major airport?
Tambor Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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