Tambor Airport
Nicoya · Costa RicaICAO MRTR
Tambor Airport (TMU) is an airport serving Nicoya, Costa Rica, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 9° 44' 18.7" N, 85° 0' 49.7" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 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 TMU
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SJO | San Jose, Costa Rica | 58 mi | 0h 37m | short-haul | 24 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at TMU
3 active airlines serving Tambor 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 Tambor Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nosara Airport | NOB | Nosara Beach | Costa Rica | 75 km |
| Juan Santamaria International Airport | SJO | San Jose | Costa Rica | 93 km |
| Tobias Bolanos International Airport | SYQ | San Jose | Costa Rica | 99 km |
| Arenal Airport | FON | La Fortuna/San Carlos | Costa Rica | 92 km |
| Quepos Managua Airport | XQP | Quepos | Costa Rica | 102 km |
| Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport | LIR | Liberia | Costa Rica | 111 km |
| Aerotortuguero Airport | TTQ | Roxana | Costa Rica | 171 km |
| Palmar Sur Airport | PMZ | Palmar Sur | Costa Rica | 191 km |
Other Airports in Costa Rica
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 9° 44' 18.7" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 85° 0' 49.7" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 9.738520
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -85.013802
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Costa_Rica
- UTC Offset
- GMT-6
- Current Local Time
- 12:31 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 33 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 10 m
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