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Gateway to Costa Rica's remote Southern Pacific coast.
Location
Golfito, Costa Rica
Golfito Airport (IATA: GLF, ICAO: MRGF) is a small domestic airport serving the town of Golfito in the Puntarenas Province of southern Costa Rica. It sits along the Gulf of Dulce and provides essential air access to a region that is otherwise difficult to reach by road due to its remote jungle terrain.
The airport primarily handles light aircraft and small regional turboprop services connecting Golfito to San José and other domestic destinations. It serves tourists heading to the nearby Osa Peninsula, wildlife refuges, and sport fishing lodges, as well as local residents and business travelers.
As a small airstrip, Golfito Airport has limited facilities but plays a vital role in regional connectivity for the southern Pacific zone of Costa Rica.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building with basic passenger facilities suited to low-volume domestic traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airport into Golfito town is available via taxi, and the airport is located close to the town center along the coastal road.
Airlines here
Sansa Airlines is the primary carrier operating scheduled service between Golfito and San José's Juan Santamaría International Airport.
Notable facts
- ›Located adjacent to the Gulf of Dulce in Costa Rica's remote southern Pacific region.
- ›Serves as a key access point for ecotourists visiting Corcovado National Park and the Osa Peninsula.
- ›The airport runway is short and suited primarily to small propeller and light turboprop aircraft.
- ›Golfito was historically a major banana export hub for United Fruit Company, and the airport supported that commerce.
- ›Sport fishing is a major draw for visitors arriving through Golfito Airport.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
