Tobías Bolaños International Airport

MRPV / SYQ

San Jose, CR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 46 min ago
21:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
17 kt
70°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MRPV 042100Z 07017KT 9999 FEW040 SCT100 26/17 A2992 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,287 ft
FEW 4,000 ft AGL
SCT 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,287 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
13,287 ft AMSL
QNH
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
903 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,287 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,295 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 5,404 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +17.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF MRPV 041738Z 0418/0518 06014KT 9999 FEW035 TX28/0419Z TN19/0510Z TEMPO 0418/0422 07015G25KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:46Z BASE
+0h
VFR 60° 14 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
RPV
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
5,138 ft 75 ft ASP 95°
14.7 kt 8.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MRPV

2,476 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
84.1%
MVFR
9.2%
IFR
5.4%
LIFR
1.3%

Tobías Bolaños International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 84.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 10.3 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 23.2°C (range: 16°C to 29°C). The best months for VFR flying are March, January, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 10.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 3.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
2%
NE
19.3%
E
46.9%
SE
5.1%
S
0.4%
SW
0.5%
W
13.5%
NW
8.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.2°C
Range: 16°C to 29°C
16°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.9%

Best Months for VFR

March January February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt

Statistics computed from 2,476 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tobías Bolaños International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MRPV
IATA Code: SYQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,287 ft MSL

Location

City: San Jose
Country: CR
Latitude: 9.957050°
Longitude: -84.139801°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 5,138 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Tobías Bolaños International Airport

Overview

Tobías Bolaños International Airport serves San Jose, Costa Rica, as a medium-sized airport situated at 3,287 feet mean sea level. Located at coordinates 9.957050, -84.139801, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the metropolitan region, handling various general aviation and regional commercial operations.

Flying Conditions

Historical METAR data indicates consistently favorable VFR conditions, with 80.4% of observations reporting visual flight rules. Wind patterns demonstrate a prevailing easterly direction at 90 degrees, averaging 9.1 knots with occasional gusts up to 22 knots. Temperature remains stable, averaging 23.2°C with a moderate range between 17°C and 29°C.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (10/28) measuring 5,138 feet with an asphalt surface. Its elevated position at 3,287 feet MSL requires pilots to consider density altitude effects, particularly during warmer periods. The terrain surrounding San Jose presents potential orographic influences that pilots must anticipate during approach and departure.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28 demonstrates highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of only 3.7 knots. The best visual meteorological conditions consistently occur during November, December, and January, offering optimal flying conditions. Pilots should note the minimal occurrence of low visibility, with fog present in only 4.9% of observations.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

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.