Small jungle airstrip serving Costa Rica's Caribbean wetlands.
Location
Roxana, Costa Rica
Aerotortuguero Airport (ICAO: MRAO) is a small general aviation airstrip located near Roxana, in the Limón Province of Costa Rica. It primarily serves as a gateway to Tortuguero National Park, a remote rainforest and wetland area accessible mainly by air or boat due to the absence of road connections.
The airport handles light charter and scheduled prop-aircraft flights, mostly connecting passengers from San José to the ecotourism hub of Tortuguero. It plays an important role in supporting the local tourism economy centered on sea turtle nesting sites and wildlife watching.
Due to its remote jungle setting, the facility is modest in infrastructure, with a short unpaved or semi-paved runway suitable only for small aircraft. No commercial jet service operates here.
Terminals
The airport has no formal terminal building; passenger handling is minimal and open-air.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options are extremely limited; visitors typically continue to Tortuguero village by boat through the canal system.
Airlines here
Small regional charter operators such as Nature Air (now defunct) and Sansa Air have historically served this airstrip with light aircraft.
Notable facts
- ›Serves as one of the primary air access points to Tortuguero National Park.
- ›No roads connect Tortuguero to the main highway network, making air and boat travel essential.
- ›The airport accommodates only small propeller aircraft due to its short runway.
- ›Tortuguero is internationally known for green sea turtle nesting on its Caribbean beaches.
- ›The surrounding area is part of a UNESCO-recognized biodiversity corridor.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.