Las Trancas Airport

Las Trancas, CR 🇨🇷 Small Airport

ICAO

MRLT

IATA

-

Elevation

68 ft

Region

CR-G

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Airport Information

GPS Code: MRLT

Local Code: Not available

Location: 10.567° N, -85.599998° E

Continent: NA

Type: Small Airport

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AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Based on the search results, there appears to be a misunderstanding regarding "Las Trancas Airport (MRLT) in Las Trancas, CR." All recent search results consistently point to a private airstrip named Las Trancas Airport (17CL) located in Davenport, California, USA, not a commercial airport in Costa Rica. There is no information available for a commercial airport with the identifier MRLT in Las Trancas, Costa Rica that would feature typical traveler services like terminal facilities, security, or customs/immigration.

The reviews found pertain to the Las Trancas Airstrip in California, which is a recreational, private dirt/grass strip used primarily by small aircraft pilots for challenging landings and scenic experiences. Therefore, a summary of commercial airport traveler sentiment, amenities, or wait times cannot be provided for the location specified in the request.

General feedback for Las Trancas Airstrip (17CL) in California indicates a strong positive sentiment among recreational pilots who enjoy the unique flying experience, despite the challenging conditions.

What Travelers Love (for Las Trancas Airstrip, CA):

  • Scenic Location: Pilots highly praise the beautiful Pacific coast scenery and ocean views, with opportunities for camping nearby.
  • Unique Flying Experience: It's considered an exhilarating and memorable destination for pilots confident in off-airport landings on a short, narrow, sandy/muddy dirt strip.
  • Beach Access: A gentle path connects the airstrip to the beach and tide pools, allowing for additional recreational activities.

Common Complaints (for Las Trancas Airstrip, CA):

  • Challenging Landing Conditions: The strip is described as short (around 850 usable feet), narrow (about 8 feet free of vegetation), and can have soft edges, sandy/muddy dirt, and unusual wind patterns and turbulence.
  • Private/Restricted Access: It's a private use airport, and permission is required prior to landing. Pilots must also review a mandatory safety briefing.
  • Limited Facilities: As a private airstrip, it is unattended and lacks services or typical airport amenities.

In summary, for a commercial airport named Las Trancas (MRLT) in Costa Rica, no traveler reviews or experiences regarding terminal facilities, security, or customs/immigration were found. The existing "Las Trancas Airport" is a private airstrip in California, offering a highly unique and challenging recreational flying experience for small aircraft pilots.

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