Drake Bay Airport
Puntarenas · Costa RicaICAO MRDK
Drake Bay Airport (DRK) is an airport serving Puntarenas, Costa Rica, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 8° 43' 8.0" N, 83° 38' 30.1" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 12 feet (4 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 3 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Costa_Rica (GMT-6).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from DRK
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SJO | San Jose, Costa Rica | 96 mi | 0h 41m | short-haul | 39 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at DRK
3 active airlines serving Drake Bay Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Drake Bay Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmar Sur Airport | PMZ | Palmar Sur | Costa Rica | 32 km |
| Golfito Airport | GLF | Golfito | Costa Rica | 51 km |
| Puerto Jimenez Airport | PJM | Puerto Jimenez | Costa Rica | 43 km |
| Quepos Managua Airport | XQP | Quepos | Costa Rica | 96 km |
| Enrique Malek International Airport | DAV | David | Panama | 138 km |
| Aerotortuguero Airport | TTQ | Roxana | Costa Rica | 188 km |
| Tobias Bolanos International Airport | SYQ | San Jose | Costa Rica | 147 km |
| Juan Santamaria International Airport | SJO | San Jose | Costa Rica | 154 km |
Other Airports in Costa Rica
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 8° 43' 8.0" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 83° 38' 30.1" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 8.718890
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -83.641701
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Costa_Rica
- UTC Offset
- GMT-6
- Current Local Time
- 11:31 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 12 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 4 m
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