Chacarita Airport

MRCH / JAP

Puntarenas, CR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 06:00Z

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Currently using: MROC
Weather Source: Juan Santamaría International Airport (MROC)
Distance: 33nm / 62km from MRCH

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 41 min ago
06:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
19 kt
100° G30 kt
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MROC 040600Z 10019G30KT 9999 FEW035 21/16 A2997 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 7 ft
FEW 3,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,507 ft AMSL
QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1015 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (7 ft)
Pressure Alt
-46 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 676 ft
ISA Deviation: +6.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF MROC 040612Z 0406/0506 10016KT 9999 FEW040 TX30/0419Z TN20/0410Z TEMPO 0406/0412 11020G30KT TEMPO 0414/0420 09018G28KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:40Z BASE
+0h
VFR 100° 16 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
14:00Z TEMPO
+8h
VFR 90° 18 kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
RCH
09 ✈️
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
4,921 ft 50 ft ASP 96°
18.7 kt 3.3 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Chacarita Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MRCH
IATA Code: JAP
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 7 ft MSL

Location

City: Puntarenas
Country: CR
Latitude: 9.981410°
Longitude: -84.772697°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 4,921 ft
Width: 50 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Chacarita Airport

Chacarita Airport (MRCH/JAP) is located in Puntarenas, CR at an elevation of 7 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (09/27), with the longest at 4,921 feet.

Airport Overview

Chacarita Airport serves Puntarenas in CR. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (09/27) with asp surface. The longest runway measures 4,921 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Jeppesen or national AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from MRCH, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.