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Drake Bay Airport

Puntarenas, Costa Rica

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ICAO

MRDK

Elevation

12 ft

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The Essence of Drake Bay Airport

DRK

Location

Puntarenas · P · Costa Rica

Connectivity

3 routes · 1 destinations

Position

8.719°, -83.642° · 12 ft elev.

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Visa-free entry (many countries)

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Remote gateway to Costa Rica's wild Osa Peninsula.

Location

Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Drake Bay Airport (IATA: DRK, ICAO: MRDK) is a small domestic airport serving the remote community of Drake Bay on the Osa Peninsula in the Puntarenas province of Costa Rica. It provides essential air access to one of the most biologically diverse and isolated regions of the country, situated near Corcovado National Park. The airport operates short grass or unpaved runway facilities suited to small propeller-driven aircraft, connecting Drake Bay with San José and other domestic destinations. Due to the lack of road access to much of the area, air travel is the primary means of reaching Drake Bay for many visitors and residents. The surrounding region is a major ecotourism destination, drawing travelers seeking wildlife, rainforest, and marine biodiversity. The airport plays a critical logistical role in supporting the local tourism economy and community.

Terminals

The airport has minimal passenger facilities typical of a remote rural airstrip, with no formal terminal building.

Getting to & from

Ground and boat transport connect the airport to Drake Bay village and nearby eco-lodges, with boat transfers along the Río Agujitas being common.

Airlines here

Sansa Airlines and charter operators provide scheduled and on-demand service connecting Drake Bay to San José and other Costa Rican destinations.

Notable facts

›Serves as a primary access point to Corcovado National Park, one of the world's most biodiverse areas.
›The airport features a short unpaved or grass runway suitable only for small propeller aircraft.
›Road access to Drake Bay is extremely limited, making the airport vital for the local community.
›The area is known for whale watching, sport fishing, and rainforest eco-tourism.
›Flights from San José take approximately 45 minutes compared to many hours by road and boat.

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Airlines serving this airport

CAL Cargo Air Lines

LACSA

Euro Exec Express

Routes

DRK → SJO5C · DHT

DRK → SJOLR · CNA

DRK → SJORZ · CNA

Aircraft operating here

CNA2 routes De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter1 routes

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Bahía Drake Airport is an airport serving Bahía Drake, a Pacific coastal district with a long tradition as a tourist destination in Osa Canton, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica. The airport is also known as Drake Bay Airport.

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