
General aviation · Osa, Costa Rica
Osa/Dieciocho
- Elevation
- 19 ft
- Coordinates
- 8°54′N 83°26′W
- Local time
- America/Costa Rica
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Field information
MRDO 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
Puntarenas
Elevation
19 ft
Position
8.9031, -83.4264
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at MRDO.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Osa/Dieciocho (MRDO) in Osa, Costa Rica, through one 24/7 OCC desk. MRDO 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 MRDO
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 MRDO
Direct FBO and handler coordination at MRDO covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at MRDO
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at MRDO is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to MRDO
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for MRDO: 8° 54′ 11″ N 83° 25′ 35″ W; elevation 19 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Osa
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Osa. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at MRDO.
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Cargo Operations at MRDO
Support for freighter operations into MRDO covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where MRDO sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
- MRPMPalmar SurPalmar Norte, Costa Rica4 NM319°→
- MRSLNicoya/San LazaroNicoya, Costa Rica11 NM127°→
- MRBAPuntarenas/Buenos AiresPuntarenas, Costa Rica17 NM020°→
- MPDADavid/Enrique Malek InternationalDavid, Panama66 NM118°→
- MRPVPavas/Tobias Bolanos Palma IntlPavas, Costa Rica76 NM326°→
- MROCSan Jose/Juan Santamaria IntlSan Jose, Costa Rica80 NM325°→
Operating into MRDO?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Osa/Dieciocho — one desk for the whole trip.