Guapiles Airport — Pococi, Costa Rica
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Distance & flight time from GPL
Guapiles Airport
GPL is Guapiles Airport, located near the town of Guápiles in the Pococí canton of Costa Rica's Limón province, in the country's Caribbean lowlands. This agriculturally rich region is known for banana and pineapple plantations, and the airport has historically supported small-scale regional and agricultural aviation needs rather than significant commercial passenger traffic. Guápiles sits along the route connecting San José to the Caribbean coast, and GPL offers a general aviation alternative to the longer overland journey through mountainous terrain. The airport's traffic is modest, consistent with many smaller Costa Rican airfields that primarily serve local flying, agricultural spraying operations, or occasional charter use rather than scheduled airline service.
Runways at Guapiles Airport (GPL)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 3609 ft (1100 m) | 30 ft (9 m) | CON |
Radio frequencies for Guapiles Airport (GPL)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| RDO | COCO RDO | 126.8 MHz |
Airports near Guapiles Airport (GPL)
- Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ) — 47.4 km (29.5 mi)
- Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) — 51.5 km (32.0 mi)
- Barra del Colorado Airport (BCL) — 65.5 km (40.7 mi)
- Limón International Airport (LIO) — 89.6 km (55.7 mi)
- La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) — 90.0 km (55.9 mi)
- Quepos Managua Airport (XQP) — 93.5 km (58.1 mi)
- Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) — 127.8 km (79.4 mi)
- Los Chiles Airport (LSL) — 134.7 km (83.7 mi)
GPL serves Guápiles in Costa Rica's Caribbean lowland agricultural region; it mainly supports general aviation and local flying rather than scheduled commercial flights, so travelers should not expect regular airline service here.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Guapiles Airport?
The IATA code for Guapiles Airport is GPL.
What is the ICAO code for Guapiles Airport?
The ICAO code for Guapiles Airport is MRGP. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.