Sirena Aerodrome

Sirena Aerodrome (ICAO: MRSN) is a grass airstrip located in the middle of Corcovado National Park, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica.

Sirena Aerodrome
Summary
Airport typePublic
ServesSirena Ranger Station
Elevation AMSL6 m / 20 ft
Coordinates08°28′40″N 83°35′30″W
Map
MRSN
Location in Costa Rica
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
03/21 615 2,018 grass
Statistics (2014)
Passengers930
Source: Directorate General of Civil Aviation of Costa Rica.[1][2]

Sirena Aerodrome is surrounded by the lush vegetation of the area and influenced by the coastal winds of the Pacific Ocean.[3] The airport currently does not have scheduled services from any airport, but is commonly used by charter services bringing tourists to visit the area. In 2014, 930 passengers traveled to Sirena Aerodrome, according to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation.

There is no road access to Sirena Aerodrome, but the area is served with basic services by the Sirena Ranger Station.[4] The nearest town and road access in the area is Playa Carate (12 miles east of Sirena).

References
  1. Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) of Costa Rica, Section III (Airstrips) Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine
  2. DGAC. Anuario Estadístico del Transporte Aéreo, 2014 Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine
  3. Google Maps - Sirena
  4. La Sirena Ranger Station
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