
Regional airport · La Fortuna, Costa Rica
La Fortuna/Arenal
- Elevation
- 342 ft
- Coordinates
- 10°28′N 84°35′W
- Local time
- America/Costa Rica
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Field information
MRAN runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
America/Costa Rica
Country
Costa Rica
CR
Municipality
La Fortuna
Elevation
342 ft
Position
10.4693, -84.5791
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at MRAN.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at La Fortuna/Arenal (MRAN / FON) in La Fortuna, Costa Rica, through one 24/7 OCC desk. MRAN is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at MRAN
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Costa Rica
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Costa Rica. Applicable permit lead times for Costa Rica are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Costa Rica are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at MRAN
Direct FBO and handler coordination at MRAN covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at MRAN
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at MRAN is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to MRAN
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for MRAN: 10° 28′ 10″ N 84° 34′ 45″ W; elevation 342 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in La Fortuna
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into La Fortuna. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at MRAN.
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Cargo Operations at MRAN
Support for freighter operations into MRAN covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where MRAN sits in the network
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Operating into MRAN?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at La Fortuna/Arenal — one desk for the whole trip.