
Regional airport · Pavas, Costa Rica
Pavas/Tobias Bolanos Palma Intl
- Elevation
- 3,287 ft
- Coordinates
- 9°57′N 84°08′W
- Local time
- America/Costa Rica
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Field information
MRPV runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Pavas/Tobias Bolanos Palma Intl (MRPV/SYQ) has one runway, 10/28, 5,138 ft (1,566 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 4. Operating hours: 1200-2359Z. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at MRPV, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
America/Costa Rica
Country
Costa Rica
CR
Municipality
San Jose
Elevation
3,287 ft
Position
9.9571, -84.1398
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 4
Operating hours
1200-2359Z
Runways · MRPV
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 5,138 ft (1,566 m) | 75 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at MRPV.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Pavas/Tobias Bolanos Palma Intl (MRPV / SYQ) in Pavas, Costa Rica, through one 24/7 OCC desk. MRPV 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 MRPV
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.
- 02
Ground Handling at MRPV
Direct FBO and handler coordination at MRPV covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at MRPV
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at MRPV is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to MRPV
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for MRPV: 9° 57′ 25″ N 84° 8′ 23″ W; elevation 3287 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Pavas
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Pavas. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at MRPV.
- 06
Cargo Operations at MRPV
Support for freighter operations into MRPV covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where MRPV sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
- MROCSan Jose/Juan Santamaria IntlSan Jose, Costa Rica5 NM298°→
- MRGPPococi/GuapilesPococi, Costa Rica26 NM052°→
- MRPRParrita/Playon SurParrita, Costa Rica26 NM208°→
- MRRFPococi/Rio FrioPococi, Costa Rica27 NM034°→
- MRLBLiberia/Guanacaste/Daniel Oduber Quiros IntlLiberia, Costa Rica91 NM295°→
- MPDADavid/Enrique Malek InternationalDavid, Panama138 NM133°→
Operating into MRPV?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Pavas/Tobias Bolanos Palma Intl — one desk for the whole trip.