Flight Support · Costa Rica

Drake Bay Airport

MRDK · DRK
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
8°43'08.0"N 83°38'30.1"W
ICAO MRDK · IATA DRK

LFS's 24/7 ops desk can coordinate flight support requests for Drake Bay Airport (MRDK · DRK) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica. From flight planning and CAA permits to contract fuel, ground handling, crew hotac and concierge, every service is delivered through a single point of contact and consolidated on a single invoice.

Airport specifications
Longest runway
2,461 ft
750 m
Runways
1
active runways
Field elevation
—
Coordinates
8.7189, -83.6417
8°43'08.0"N 83°38'30.1"W
Operating hours
Contact OPS
Customs hours
Not AOE
Curfew
None on file
LFS coverage
Partner network
Airport facts · MRDK
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Drake Bay Airport is identified by ICAO location indicator MRDK and IATA code DRK.

It serves the municipality of Puntarenas, Costa Rica.

The aerodrome reference point is 8.7189°, -83.6417°.

Our dataset lists 1 runway, the longest 2,461 ft (750 m).

The nearest larger airport is Palmar Sur Airport (PMZ), about 17 NM away.

About Puntarenas

Operational context

Drake Bay Airport (MRDK · DRK) serves Puntarenas, Costa Rica. Its longest runway measures 2,461 ft (750 m) — indicative planning data only; runway strength, surface, equipment and access must be confirmed with the airport.

For crew, LFS coordinates ground transport, vetted hotac and visa support in Puntarenas.For passengers, VIP terminal access, concierge and security screening can be arranged on short notice. All services are delivered through a single LFS account manager and consolidated on a single invoice.

Services at MRDK
Flight Dispatch
  • ▸OFP & route optimization
  • ▸Weather & NOTAM brief
  • ▸ETOPS / EDTO planning
  • ▸Fuel & payload calculations
Permits & Slots
  • ▸Overflight clearances
  • ▸Landing permits
  • ▸Slot coordination
  • ▸Diplomatic & charter approvals
Contract Fuel
  • ▸Negotiated into-plane pricing
  • ▸Single consolidated invoice
  • ▸Fuel quality assurance
  • ▸24/7 release coordination
Ground Handling
  • ▸Marshalling, GPU, stairs
  • ▸Lavatory & potable water
  • ▸Baggage & security
  • ▸VIP terminal access
Crew & PAX
  • ▸Hotac & ground transport
  • ▸Visas & immigration support
  • ▸Catering coordination
  • ▸Concierge & meet-and-greet
24/7 OPS
  • ▸Live trip dashboard
  • ▸Document delivery
  • ▸eAPIS / GENDEC filing
  • ▸On-the-ground supervision
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