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    "addressCountry": "Costa Rica",
    "addressLocality": "Upala"
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    "Avianca Costa Rica"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
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      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
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      "value": "120 minutes"
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  "city": "Upala",
  "code": "UPL",
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  "connection_tips": "Upala Airport serves Costa Rica's remote northern Alajuela province near the Nicaraguan border, providing essential connectivity for agricultural communities and eco-tourism destinations in the pristine rainforest region. The facility connects remote agricultural communities specializing in sustainable farming practices with national markets while supporting eco-tourism and scientific research in protected forest areas. Aviation fuel services remain limited with supplies transported by road from regional centers, while maintenance capabilities depend on mobile technicians and basic equipment. The airport serves as a gateway to Costa Rica's northern wilderness areas including Ca\u00f1o Negro Wildlife Refuge, Tenorio Volcano National Park, and extensive biological reserves supporting incredible biodiversity.\n\nGround transportation consists of local taxi services, rental vehicles, and pre-arranged transfers to nearby nature reserves and eco-lodges, though advance booking is essential due to remote location and limited service providers. Allow extra time for connections as tropical weather patterns frequently affect operations, with afternoon thunderstorms and seasonal rainfall creating delays during the wet season from May to November. Cultural attractions include traditional Costa Rican rural communities and indigenous heritage sites throughout the northern border region. Weather monitoring systems provide essential data for flight operations in challenging tropical conditions with rapid weather changes throughout the day.\n\nEmergency services coordinate with regional medical clinics and maintain helicopter landing capabilities for medical evacuations to advanced facilities in San Jos\u00e9 when needed. Seasonal weather patterns bring intense tropical rainfall during wet season, with morning fog and afternoon thunderstorms affecting flight schedules, while dry season from December to April provides more reliable flying conditions. The facility maintains limited scheduling primarily through domestic charter services and small regional aircraft connecting to San Jos\u00e9 and other central valley destinations when weather permits safe operations.",
  "country": "Costa Rica",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=CRC",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Check local weather conditions which may affect flights.",
    "Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.",
    "Allow extra time during peak travel periods at this airport.",
    "Keep important documents easily accessible at this airport.",
    "Download your airline's mobile app for updates at this airport."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "UPL",
  "icao": "MRUP",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 10.8922,
  "layover_planner_info": "Few amenities; plan ahead for food and services.",
  "longitude": -85.016197,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_international_to_international": 90,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact your airline for rebooking assistance.",
  "name": "Upala Airport",
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "SJO",
      "name": "Juan Santamar\u00eda International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "LSL",
      "name": "Los Chiles Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Upala Airport serves Costa Rica's northern canton of Upala near the Nicaraguan border, a region better known for agriculture, wetlands, and overland frontier geography than for frequent airline travel. The airport's role is therefore local and practical rather than commercial at scale.\n\nFor the surrounding district, a usable airfield matters because road journeys to the Central Valley are long and emergency access can be valuable in a flood-prone lowland environment. Facilities are limited, and passengers should not expect a developed terminal; the field is better understood as an access asset for a borderland agricultural zone.\n\nUPL is distinctive because it serves one of Costa Rica's more remote mainland areas, far from the better-known tourism corridors. Its significance lies in local connectivity, government and emergency use, and the simple fact that northern frontier districts benefit from aviation even when routine passenger volumes are too small for a major airport model.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.worlddata.info/america/costa-rica/airports.php"
}