Chacarita Airport

MRCH / JAP

Puntarenas, CR

Last Updated
Apr 23, 01:00Z

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

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 17 min ago
01:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
4 kt
100°
10+ km
Visibility
12,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MROC 230100Z 10004KT 9999 FEW030 BKN120 22/18 A3003 TEMPO RA

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 7 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
BKN 12,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,007 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
12,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,007 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Chacarita Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 12,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (100°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 12000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 22°C (72°F) with a dewpoint of 18°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Thunderstorm Rain. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Rain between 19:00Z and 23:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1017 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (7 ft)
Pressure Alt
-106 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 736 ft
ISA Deviation: +7.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF MROC 222343Z 2300/2324 VRB03KT 9999 FEW030 TX30/2318Z TN19/2311Z BECMG 2301/2304 09007KT BECMG 2315/2318 25010KT TEMPO 2319/2323 5000 TSRA SCT020CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:17Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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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°
3.9 kt 0.7 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.