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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
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    "addressCountry": "Costa Rica",
    "addressLocality": "Buenos Aires"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Sansa (Charter/Scheduled)",
    "Aerobell (Charter)",
    "Private charter operators"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "30 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "75 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Buenos Aires",
  "code": "BAI",
  "comparison_tool_link": "/compare/BAI",
  "connection_tips": "Connecting to and from Buenos Aires (BAI) primarily involves domestic flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose. Domestic carriers like Sansa or various charter operators provide the most reliable links, with the flight taking approximately 45 minutes. If you are connecting to an international flight in San Jose, ensure you allow at least 3-4 hours for baggage collection and a terminal transfer, as regional flights in the Southern Zone can occasionally experience weather-related delays. Ground transportation from BAI is straightforward due to its proximity to the Buenos Aires town center.\n\nLocal taxis are the most common way to reach hotels or the main bus stop on the Inter-American Highway (Route 2). Public buses and colectivos frequent the town center, providing affordable links to larger hubs like San Isidro de El General or Palmar Norte. For those visiting indigenous territories such as Terraba or Boruca, pre-arranged private transfers are highly recommended and can be coordinated through local cultural centers like 'El Descanso'.\n\nThere are no major car rental desks at the airport, so most travelers arrange vehicles in San Jose or San Isidro. Always carry Costa Rican colones (CRC) for local expenses, as credit card acceptance is limited in smaller rural shops. A unique tip for travelers is to visit the local 'Mano de Tigre' cultural center to learn about the history of the Broran people during your stay.",
  "country": "Costa Rica",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=CRC",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Sansa and private charters are the primary links to San Jose (SJO).",
    "Pre-arrange your transport to indigenous territories; on-call taxis can be scarce.",
    "Carry sufficient CRC cash; there are no ATMs directly at the airfield terminal.",
    "The airport is located just a 5-minute drive from the center of Buenos Aires town.",
    "Flights into the General Valley are best booked for the morning to avoid afternoon rain."
  ],
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  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=CRC",
  "iataCode": "BAI",
  "icao": "MRBA",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 9.16,
  "layover_planner_info": "Minimal terminal amenities. Explore the town of Buenos Aires (5 mins) or visit the Terraba River for scenic views.",
  "longitude": -83.33,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 30,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 90,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_international_to_international": 75,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact your domestic carrier or coordinate with the local airport manager for assistance.",
  "name": "Buenos Aires Airport",
  "region": "Central America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "SJO",
      "name": "Juan Santamaria International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "SYQ",
      "name": "Tobias Bolanos International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "PMZ",
      "name": "Palmar Sur Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) is a small public aerodrome serving the canton of Buenos Aires in southern Costa Rica's Puntarenas Province. Aeronautical references for MRBA describe a short concrete runway, 01/19, just under one kilometer long, which places the airport firmly in the category of light domestic aircraft and charter operations rather than larger turboprop or jet service. Its location near town gives it practical value for local access, but the airport remains a minor field whose importance comes from geography: it provides an aviation option in a part of Costa Rica otherwise reached mainly by road through long mountain and valley corridors.\n\nThe terminal environment is correspondingly simple. Travelers should expect only the basic infrastructure needed to receive a small domestic flight: a modest shelter or waiting area, limited administration space, and direct movement between the apron and the public side. There is no reason to expect the amenities found at San Jose's major airports, and anyone using BAI should arrive prepared with cash, onward transport details, and any needed supplies. The airport serves a rural and culturally distinct part of the country, close to communities linked with the General Valley and with indigenous territories in the wider region, so the travel pattern is local and purposeful rather than high-frequency or tourism-heavy.\n\nWhat makes BAI stand out is its setting between mountains and agricultural lowlands. The airport is not a destination in itself; it is a small access point for government travel, local business, charters, and occasional domestic movements where saving surface-travel time matters. That gives the terminal a stripped-down character that is appropriate to the field's scale. The experience is likely to be fast and informal, with the runway and surrounding terrain shaping operations far more than any terminal service offering.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buenos_Aires_Airport_(Costa_Rica)"
}