Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

Regional Airport · Costa Rica

MRUPUPL

Upala Airport

Upala, Costa Rica

ICAO

MRUP

IATA

UPL

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

184 ft

Country

Costa Rica

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at MRUP

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Upala Airport (MRUP / UPL) in Upala, Costa Rica, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

MRUP 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 MRUP

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

Fuel Arrangements at MRUP

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

Flight Planning & Dispatch to MRUP

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

Planning reference for MRUP: 10° 53′ 31″ N 85° 0′ 58″ W; elevation 184 ft; local time UTC-6.

Crew & Passenger Services in Upala

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

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

Cargo Operations at MRUP

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

Field Information

Upala Airport

Latitude
10° 53′ 31″ N
Longitude
85° 0′ 58″ W
ICAO code
MRUP
IATA code
UPL
Municipality
Upala
Timezone
UTC-6
Traffic
—
Fuel Type
—
Fire Category
—
Airport Category
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To UPL?

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

Submit flight inquiry for MRUP

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – MRUP

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Upala Airport?

The ICAO code is MRUP and the IATA code is UPL.

What time zone does MRUP operate in?

Upala Airport operates on UTC-6.

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

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 MRUP.