What is the tower frequency at MRPV?

The tower frequency at Tobias Bolanos Intl is 118.3 MHz.

What fuel is available at MRPV?

Tobias Bolanos Intl offers Jet A-1.

Does MRPV require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Tobias Bolanos Intl (Costa Rica).

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Tobias Bolanos Intl

Tobias Bolanos Intl (MRPV/SYQ) serves San Jose, Costa Rica. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (09/27). Field elevation is 3287 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 8/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: MRPV
Name: Tobias Bolanos Intl
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 9.95705
Longitude: -84.139801
Elevation: 3287 ft
Country: Costa Rica
Municipality: San Jose
IATA Code: SYQ
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: America/Costa_Rica
Distance from City: 7.1 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 09/27

Designation: 09/27
Dimensions: 5250 X 60
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: NULL
NAVAIDs: NULL
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.300 MHz
Ground: 121.700 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: CRC 3,000 per 1,000 kg MTOW
Parking Fee: CRC 1,500 per 1,000 kg per hour
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: CRC
Remarks: Standard airport fees apply at MRPV.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Standard Jet A-1 available at MRPV.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Port of entry. GA and domestic hub in San Jose metro area.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: City airport. Elevation 3,287 ft. Noise restrictions.

Alternates

MROC

ICAO: MROC
Name: Juan Santamaria Intl
Distance (NM): 4.6
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: APIS required to Costa Rican Direccion General de Migracion. Immigration and customs at terminal. General declaration required. Departure tax included in ticket for airlines; GA must pay separately.

MRLM

ICAO: MRLM
Name: Limon Intl
Distance (NM): 66.1
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Port of entry. Caribbean coast. Immigration available.

MRLB

ICAO: MRLB
Name: Daniel Oduber Quiros Intl
Distance (NM): 91.4
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: International port of entry. Full FIS. Gateway to Guanacaste beaches.

Airport Services

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Costa Rica Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 2d

Overflight Permit: No
Landing Permit: No
Overflight Lead Time: N/A (48 hours advance notification to CENAMER recommended to avoid navigation fee issues)
Landing Lead Time: N/A (parking permission required in advance at all airports)

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights welcome, advance notification required.

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Nearby Airports

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at MRPV?: The tower frequency at Tobias Bolanos Intl is 118.3 MHz.
What fuel is available at MRPV?: Tobias Bolanos Intl offers Jet A-1.
Does MRPV require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Tobias Bolanos Intl (Costa Rica).

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