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).
Airport Details
Coordinates
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Airlines Operating at GLF
3 active airlines serving Golfito Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 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.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Jimenez Airport | PJM | Puerto Jimenez | Costa Rica | 19 km |
| Drake Bay Airport | DRK | Puntarenas | Costa Rica | 51 km |
| Palmar Sur Airport | PMZ | Palmar Sur | Costa Rica | 46 km |
| Enrique Malek International Airport | DAV | David | Panama | 87 km |
| Cap Manuel Niño International Airport | CHX | Changuinola | Panama | 115 km |
| Bocas Del Toro International Airport | BOC | Bocas Del Toro | Panama | 128 km |
| Quepos Managua Airport | XQP | Quepos | Costa Rica | 136 km |
| Aerotortuguero Airport | TTQ | Roxana | Costa Rica | 201 km |
Other Airports in Costa Rica
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
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