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    "addressCountry": "Costa Rica",
    "addressLocality": "Puntarenas"
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      "value": "45 minutes"
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  "connection_tips": "Drake Bay Airport (DRK) is the essential aviation gateway to the world-renowned biodiversity of Corcovado National Park on Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula. For travelers connecting through DRK, the most important tip is its efficiency; the terminal is a small, functional building where you can typically exit the aircraft and reach your ground transport in less than five minutes. Local 4x4 taxis meet every scheduled Sansa flight for the 10-15 minute drive into town, with fares typically ranging from $10 to $15 USD. For a more adventurous connection, many travelers arrive or depart via the 'boat taxi' from Sierpe, a scenic 60-minute journey through the T\u00e9rraba-Sierpe mangroves.\n\nA vital tip for boat transfers is to be prepared for a 'wet landing,' where you may need to wade through ankle-deep water to reach the beach. If you are flying from San Jos\u00e9 (SJO), be aware of the strict 30-pound (approx. 14 kg) luggage limit on Sansa's Cessna Caravans; excess baggage is subject to fees and space availability. For those planning to drive to Drake Bay, a high-clearance 4x4 vehicle is mandatory, especially during the rainy season (May to November), due to unpaved roads and multiple river crossings.\n\nArriving at least 45 to 60 minutes before your domestic departure is sufficient. Within the terminal, amenities are basic, so carry your own water and snacks. Lastly, carry sufficient US Dollars or Costa Rican Colones in cash, as credit card acceptance is limited in the immediate airport area and reliable ATMs are sparse in the village.",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Check latest schedules when connecting through Drake Bay Airport.",
    "Drake Bay Airport is the gateway to Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica.",
    "The terminal is small, and you can reach ground transport in minutes.",
    "4x4 taxis meet scheduled Sansa flights for the short ride into town.",
    "Boat taxis from Sierpe are a scenic alternative through the mangroves."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "DRK",
  "icao": "MRDK",
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  "last_modified": "May 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
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  "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities; arrange layover needs in advance.",
  "longitude": -83.6417007446,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact airline service desk for missed connections.",
  "name": "Drake Bay Airport",
  "region": "Central America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "SJO",
      "name": "Juan Santamar\u00eda International"
    },
    {
      "code": "PMZ",
      "name": "Palmar Sur Airport"
    }
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  "terminal_info": "Bah\u00eda Drake Airport (MRDK) serves as the primary aviation gateway to Drake Bay on Costa Rica's spectacular Osa Peninsula, recognized by National Geographic as one of Earth's most biologically diverse places. Located on the northwestern side of the peninsula in Puntarenas Province, the airport operates with a small but essential terminal building and basic runway designed to accommodate Sansa Airlines' Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft carrying up to 14 passengers on the scenic 45-minute flight from San Jos\u00e9.\n\nThe modest terminal facility provides fundamental passenger services including check-in counters, baggage handling, and waiting areas optimized for the steady flow of ecotourists visiting Corcovado National Park, Ca\u00f1o Island Biological Reserve, and the T\u00e9rraba-Sierpe National Wetlands. Morning flight arrivals typically occur between 9-11 AM, coordinating with hotel transfers and tour operators who provide complimentary ground transportation to various ecolodges and resorts scattered throughout the pristine Drake Bay region.\n\nAs the essential transportation link for one of Costa Rica's premier ecotourism destinations, Drake Bay Airport enables access to world-class biodiversity experiences including daily excursions to Corcovado's Sirena and San Pedrillo stations, diving and snorkeling at Ca\u00f1o Island, and wildlife observation in pristine rainforest environments. The airport's strategic location supports the sustainable tourism economy that has transformed Drake Bay from a quiet fishing village into a renowned destination for nature lovers seeking authentic wilderness experiences in Central America's most biodiverse region.",
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