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La Fortuna Arenal Airport.
La Fortuna, Costa Rica · 342 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
342
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
35 nm
To the nearest alternate
Los Chiles Airport (LSL), 5 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in La Fortuna, Costa Rica, La Fortuna Arenal Airport (MRAN / FON) operates as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 342 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list FON as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Los Chiles Airport (LSL, 35 nm), Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO, 36 nm), and Upala Airport (UPL, 36 nm). Its longest runway measures 2,625-foot, best suited to turboprop and piston aircraft rather than jets.
Trip costs from FON are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as El Tanque Airport. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from FON to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
MRAN
IATA
FON
FAA / Local
MRAN
Elevation
342 ft
Coordinates
10.4693° N · 84.5791° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Costa Rica fields
state range 3–3,287 ft
At 342 ft, FON sits higher than 71% of the 17 Costa Rica fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 2,625 ft
- 06/242,625 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 2,625 ft
At 2,625 ft, FON is generally suited to piston and turboprop aircraft rather than jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 35nmLSLLos Chiles AirportLos Chiles
- 36nmSJOJuan Santamaría International AirportSan José (Alajuela)
- 36nmUPLUpala AirportUpala
- 40nmSYQTobías Bolaños International AirportSan Jose
- 49nmGPLGuapiles AirportPococi
- 57nmMRAOAerotortuguero AirportRoxana
Location
Open the full mapMRAN · La Fortuna Arenal Airport · La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from FON on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 952 nm | 2h 37m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 1,006 nm | 2h 44m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,298 nm | 3h 25m |
| Austin (AUS) | 1,392 nm | 3h 38m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,505 nm | 3h 54m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 1,545 nm | 4h 0m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 1,752 nm | 4h 28m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 1,900 nm | 4h 49m |
Common questions
- Can private jets use FON?
- At 2,625 ft, La Fortuna Arenal Airport is generally suited to turboprop and piston aircraft rather than jets. Charter flyers usually depart from a nearby field with a longer runway.
- What is the longest runway at FON?
- La Fortuna Arenal Airport has one runway; the longest measures 2,625 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to FON?
- The closest alternate is Los Chiles Airport (LSL), about 35 nm away, followed by Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) at 36 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from FON to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 2h 37m (952 nm), Palm Beach about 2h 44m (1,006 nm), Houston about 3h 25m (1,298 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.