Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

Regional Airport · Costa Rica

MRBABAI

Buenos Aires Airport

Punta Arenas, Costa Rica

ICAO

MRBA

IATA

BAI

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

1,214 ft

Country

Costa Rica

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at MRBA

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Buenos Aires Airport (MRBA / BAI) in Punta Arenas, Costa Rica, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

MRBA is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

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.

Ground Handling at MRBA

Direct FBO and handler coordination at MRBA covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

Fuel Arrangements at MRBA

Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at MRBA is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

Flight Planning & Dispatch to MRBA

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for MRBA: 9° 9′ 50″ N 83° 19′ 48″ W; elevation 1,214 ft; local time UTC-6.

Crew & Passenger Services in Punta Arenas

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Punta Arenas.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at MRBA.

Cargo Operations at MRBA

Support for freighter operations into MRBA covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Field Information

Buenos Aires Airport

Latitude
9° 9′ 50″ N
Longitude
83° 19′ 48″ W
ICAO code
MRBA
IATA code
BAI
Municipality
Punta Arenas
Timezone
UTC-6
Traffic
—
Fuel Type
—
Fire Category
—
Airport Category
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To BAI?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for MRBA.

Submit flight inquiry for MRBA

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – MRBA

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Buenos Aires Airport?

The ICAO code is MRBA and the IATA code is BAI.

What time zone does MRBA operate in?

Buenos Aires Airport operates on UTC-6.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for MRBA?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for MRBA.