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Golfito Airport

Golfito · Costa RicaICAO MRGF

Golfito Airport (GLF) is an airport serving Golfito, Costa Rica, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 8° 39' 14.4" N, 83° 10' 55.9" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. With 2 direct destinations served by 3 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Costa_Rica (GMT-6).

Destinations
2
Airlines
3
Elevation ft
49/ 15m
America/Costa Rica
GMT-6
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Airport Details

IATA Code
GLF
ICAO Code
MRGF
City
Golfito
Country
Costa Rica
Elevation
49 ft
Local Time
02:56 PM (GMT-6)

Coordinates

Latitude:8.6540°
Longitude:-83.1822°

Popular Routes from GLF

DestinationCityDistanceFlight TimeTypeCO2 (Economy)
SJOSan Jose, Costa Rica116 mi0h 43mshort-haul47 kgView
PJMPuerto Jimenez, Costa Rica12 mi0h 31mshort-haul5 kgView

Airlines Operating at GLF

3 active airlines serving Golfito Airport.

CAL Cargo Air Lines
5CIsrael
Euro Exec Express
RZSweden
LACSA
LRCosta Rica

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route TypeDistanceEconomyPremium EcoBusinessFirst
Short-haul800 km204 kg326 kg592 kg816 kg
Medium-haul3,000 km468 kg749 kg1357 kg1872 kg
Long-haul8,000 km1200 kg1920 kg3480 kg4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Golfito Airport that may serve as alternatives.

AirportIATACityCountryDistance
Puerto Jimenez AirportPJMPuerto JimenezCosta Rica19 km
Drake Bay AirportDRKPuntarenasCosta Rica51 km
Palmar Sur AirportPMZPalmar SurCosta Rica46 km
Enrique Malek International AirportDAVDavidPanama87 km
Cap Manuel Niño International AirportCHXChanguinolaPanama115 km
Bocas Del Toro International AirportBOCBocas Del ToroPanama128 km
Quepos Managua AirportXQPQueposCosta Rica136 km
Aerotortuguero AirportTTQRoxanaCosta Rica201 km

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS)
8° 39' 14.4" N
Longitude (DMS)
83° 10' 55.9" W
Latitude (Decimal)
8.654010
Longitude (Decimal)
-83.182198
Hemisphere
Northern / Western

Timezone

IANA Timezone
America/Costa_Rica
UTC Offset
GMT-6
Current Local Time
02:56 PM
Elevation (ft)
49 ft
Elevation (m)
15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Golfito Airport?
The IATA code for Golfito Airport is GLF, and its ICAO code is MRGF. The airport is located in Golfito, Costa Rica.
How many destinations can you fly to from GLF?
There are 2 direct destinations available from Golfito Airport (GLF) in Golfito, Costa Rica.
What airlines fly from GLF?
There are 3 airlines operating from GLF, including CAL Cargo Air Lines, Euro Exec Express, LACSA.
What timezone is Golfito Airport in?
Golfito Airport is in the America/Costa_Rica timezone (GMT-6). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Golfito Airport?
Golfito Airport sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level.

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