Small airport · Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Chacarita Airport
Chacarita Airport is a small airport serving Puntarenas, Costa Rica. Its IATA code is JAP. Its ICAO code is MRCH. It has 1 runway, longest 4,921 ft (ASP). Elevation 7 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Puntarenas, Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| IATA code | JAP |
| ICAO code | MRCH |
| Type | Small airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 4,921 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 7 ft |
| Coordinates | 9.9814° N, 84.7727° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Chacarita Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve · Costa Rica · 22.2 miles away
- Arenal Volcano · Costa Rica · 33.6 miles away
- Manuel Antonio National Park · Costa Rica · 60.3 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Chacarita Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Carara National Park · Costa Rica · 19.0 miles away
- La Cangreja National Park · Costa Rica · 32.8 miles away
- Arenal Volcano National Park · Costa Rica · 33.6 miles away
- Juan Castro Blanco National Park · Costa Rica · 36.8 miles away
- Barra Honda National Park · Costa Rica · 40.4 miles away
- Palo Verde National Park · Costa Rica · 47.2 miles away
Airports nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Chacarita Airport?
Chacarita Airport — its IATA code is JAP and its ICAO code is MRCH.
Where is Chacarita Airport located?
Chacarita Airport serves Puntarenas, Costa Rica. Its coordinates are 9.9814° N, 84.7727° W.
How high is Chacarita Airport?
Chacarita Airport sits at 7 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#4799
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chacarita_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.