NOB · MRNS · Nosara Airport

Nosara Airport (NOB)

Nicoya, Costa Rica · medium airport · 9.976° -85.653° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeNOB
ICAO CodeMRNS
Typemedium airport
NameNosara Airport
MunicipalityNicoya
CountryCosta Rica
ContinentNA
Latitude9.976° N
Longitude-85.653° W
Elevation33 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score750
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryCosta Rica
ISO Code
RegionNicoya
Continent CodeNA
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC-6
DST OffsetUTC-6
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: December – April
Dry season, avoids hurricane months (Jun–Nov)
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Dry: Dec–AprWet: May–Nov

✈ Airlines Serving NOB

AA — American AirlinesDL — Delta Air LinesUA — United AirlinesWN — Southwest AirlinesAS — Alaska AirlinesB6 — JetBlueAC — Air Canada

🌡 Climate — Tropical (10.0°N)

Jan
30°
22°
Feb
30°
22°
Mar
31°
22°
Apr
31°
23°
May
31°
23°
Jun
31°
23°
Jul
30°
22°
Aug
30°
22°
Sep
30°
22°
Oct
30°
22°
Nov
30°
22°
Dec
30°
22°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on tropical latitude zone

AI-Enhanced Insights

Nosara Airport is a small regional airport on Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula, serving the popular surf and yoga destinations of Nosara and Playa Guiones. The airport is known for its scenic approach over lush tropical terrain but is also susceptible to weather-related delays. It primarily handles domestic commuter flights from the capital.

🚖 Getting There

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What airlines fly to Nosara Airport?
A: Regional carriers such as Sansa and other domestic operators run scheduled flights to Nosara, mostly from San José.

Q: Why are flights sometimes canceled to Nosara?
A: Early morning fog and low visibility are common causes of delays or cancellations, as the surrounding mountains and tropical forest trap moisture overnight.

Q: Are there international flights to Nosara?
A: No, the airport only handles domestic flights; international travelers typically connect through San José or Liberia.

Q: How long is the drive from the airport to the beach?
A: The short drive to Playa Guiones and the Nosara area typically takes around 5 to 10 minutes by car.
AI-generated content · Generated Jun 29, 2026 · MiniMax-M3

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