Upala Airport (UPL): Codes, Runways & Location
Upala Airport (IATA: UPL · ICAO: MRUP) is a medium-sized airport serving Upala, Costa Rica. It lies at 10.8922° N, 85.0162° W, 184 ft (56 m) above sea level.
Overview of Upala Airport
Upala Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Upala in Costa Rica. It is identified by the IATA code UPL and the ICAO code MRUP. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Upala Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1078 m (3536 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 184 ft (56 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Los Chiles Airport (LSL) about 37 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 ≈ 1,078 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Upala Airport
Where is Upala Airport located?
Upala Airport is located in Upala, Costa Rica. Its coordinates are 10.8922° N, 85.0162° W.
What is the airport code for Upala Airport?
Upala Airport has an IATA code of UPL and an ICAO code of MRUP.
How long is the runway at Upala Airport?
Upala Airport's longest runway is about 1078 m (3536 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Upala Airport have?
Upala Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Upala Airport a major airport?
Upala Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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