General aviation · Guapiles, Costa Rica

Guapiles/Duacari 2

MRDC
Elevation
79 ft
Coordinates
10°21′N 83°38′W
Local time
America/Costa Rica

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Field information

MRDC runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

  • Classification

    General aviation

  • Time zone

    America/Costa Rica

  • Country

    Costa Rica

    CR

  • Municipality

    Guapiles

  • Elevation

    79 ft

  • Position

    10.3515, -83.6305

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at MRDC.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Guapiles/Duacari 2 (MRDC) in Guapiles, Costa Rica, through one 24/7 OCC desk. MRDC is listed in our network as a general aviation. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at MRDC

  1. 01

    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.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at MRDC

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at MRDC

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to MRDC

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for MRDC: 10° 21′ 5″ N 83° 37′ 50″ W; elevation 79 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Guapiles

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Guapiles. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at MRDC.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at MRDC

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

Location

Where MRDC sits in the network

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Operating into MRDC?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Guapiles/Duacari 2 — one desk for the whole trip.

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