Chacarita Airport

MRCH / JAP

Puntarenas, CR

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

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
14:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
5kt
60°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.00
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

MROC 141400Z 06005KT 030V100 CAVOK 26/18 A3000 BECMG 25006KT

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.00 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.99 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (7 ft)
Pressure Alt
-73 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 1,249 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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MROC 141150Z 1412/1512 06008KT 9999 FEW040 TX29/1418Z TN19/1510Z BECMG 1414/1417 24009KT TEMPO 1419/1423 5000 TSRA BKN015CB TEMPO 1423/1506 12005KT BCFG BKN008 BECMG 1506/1508 04005KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:26Z BASE
+0h
VFR 60° 8kt
Visibility: 10+ km
19:00Z TEMPO
+5h
MVFR
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 1,500ft
Thunderstorm Rain
23:00Z TEMPO
+9h
IFR 120° 5kt
Ceiling: 800ft
Patches Fog

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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°
↑ 4.3kt ↔ 2.5kt
30° 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/GMT6

Runway Information

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

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Chacarita Airport

Chacarita Airport (MRCH/JAP) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Puntarenas, CR. The facility operates at an elevation of 7 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 1 runway (09/27) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

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