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La Fortuna Arenal Airport (IATA: FON, ICAO: MRAN) serves La Fortuna, CR.
The La Fortuna Arenal Airport (MRAN/FON) is a private-managed airstrip serving La Fortuna, Costa Rica, and is named after the Arenal Volcano.
- Location: Approximately 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) east of La Fortuna, Costa Rica, at coordinates 10.4693° N, -84.5791° W.
- Runway: It features one asphalt runway, designated 06/24, which is 800 meters (2,625 feet) long.
- Elevation: The airport's elevation is 342 feet (104 meters) above mean sea level.
- Usage: It primarily serves private and corporate aviation, accommodating small aircraft like Cessna 208 Caravans and de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otters, as well as piston aircraft, turboprops, and very light jets. It is noted for efficient departures without commercial terminal congestion.
- Services: Ground services typically include aircraft parking, tiedowns, and fuel coordination, available through an on-field FBO or airport management.
- Flights: The airport currently handles daily flights from Quepos and San José.
*Sources researched: en.wikipedia.org, skyvector.com, metar-taf.com, thejetfinder.com, universalweather.com*
AirportRoutes · updated Jun 23, 2026
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Where is La Fortuna Arenal Airport located?
La Fortuna Arenal Airport is located in La Fortuna, CR, at an elevation of 342 ft. Its IATA code is FON and ICAO code is MRAN.