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Tobias Bolanos Intl (MRPV/SYQ) — San Jose, Costa Rica

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
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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

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday 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.

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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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Active NOTAMs

A1477/26 caution
Aerodrome closed
AD CLSD
2026-07-29 13:00:00 2026-07-29 19:00:00
A1437/26 warning
Aerodrome restriction
AD GRASS CUTTING
2026-07-20 12:00:00 2026-08-09 23:59:00
A1499/26 caution
Obstacle erected
OBST ERECTED CRANE WO LGT OF 55M HGT WI A RADIUS 0.0108 CENTERED COORD 095715.26N 0840722.17W
2026-07-22 20:40:00 2026-08-22 23:59:00

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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).
Where is MRPV located?
Tobias Bolanos Intl (MRPV) is located in San Jose, Costa Rica.
What is the IATA code for MRPV?
The IATA code for Tobias Bolanos Intl is SYQ.
How long is the runway at MRPV?
The main runway at Tobias Bolanos Intl (09/27) measures 5250 X 60.
Is MRPV a port of entry?
Yes, Tobias Bolanos Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.