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Golfito Airport.
Golfito, Costa Rica · 49 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.7/5
Google rating
79 ratings
0
Operators based
49
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#1 / 17
Costa Rica airports by Google rating
4.7★ across 79 Google ratings , ranked against 17 rated Costa Rica fields.
10 nm
To the nearest alternate
Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM), 5 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Golfito Airport (MRGF / GLF) is a mid-sized airport serving Golfito, Costa Rica. The airport sits 49 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into GLF for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM, 10 nm), Coto 47 Airport (OTR, 13 nm), and Palmar Sur Airport (PMZ, 25 nm). With a single 4,593-foot paved runway, GLF can typically accommodate aircraft as large as midsize jets.
Charter pricing from GLF depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Golfito.
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Field capability
ICAO
MRGF
IATA
GLF
FAA / Local
MRGF
Elevation
49 ft
Coordinates
8.6540° N · 83.1822° 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 49 ft, GLF sits lower than 59% of the 17 Costa Rica fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,593 ft
- 13/314,593 ft × 66 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,593 ft
GLF's 4,593 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize 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.
- 10nmPJMPuerto Jimenez AirportPuerto Jimenez
- 13nmOTRCoto 47 AirportCorredores
- 25nmPMZPalmar Sur AirportPalmar Sur
- 32nmBAIBuenos Aires AirportPunta Arenas
- 47nmDAVEnrique Malek International AirportDavid
- 62nmCHXChanguinola Captain Manuel Niño International AirportChanguinola
Location
Open the full mapMRGF · Golfito Airport · Golfito, Costa Rica
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from GLF on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 1,042 nm | 2h 49m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 1,097 nm | 2h 57m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,432 nm | 3h 44m |
| Austin (AUS) | 1,528 nm | 3h 57m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,639 nm | 4h 13m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 1,660 nm | 4h 16m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 1,845 nm | 4h 41m |
| New York (TEB) | 1,993 nm | 5h 2m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use GLF?
- Golfito Airport's longest paved runway is 4,593 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at GLF?
- Golfito Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,593 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to GLF?
- The closest alternate is Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM), about 10 nm away, followed by Coto 47 Airport (OTR) at 13 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from GLF to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 2h 49m (1,042 nm), Palm Beach about 2h 57m (1,097 nm), Houston about 3h 44m (1,432 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.