Arenal Airport (FON), La Fortuna/San Carlos

FON is the IATA airport code for Arenal Airport (La Fortuna/San Carlos, Costa Rica). Its ICAO code is MRAN.

Airport

Arenal Airport is a medium airport in La Fortuna/San Carlos, Costa Rica with scheduled passenger flights. Its longest runway is 800 m long (asphalt), at an elevation of 104 m (342 ft).

Arenal Airport, located near La Fortuna in Costa Rica, serves as a regional airport facilitating domestic travel. The airport is primarily used by tourists heading to popular destinations like Arenal Volcano and the surrounding natural attractions.

The IATA code for Arenal Airport is FON, and it specializes in connecting passengers to key hubs within Costa Rica. Major airlines operating from this airport include San Jose Airlines and others, catering to the needs of travelers exploring the Central Valley region.

Since its establishment, Arenal Airport has played a significant role in promoting eco-tourism and accessibility to one of Costa Rica's most visited areas, reinforcing its importance to the country's tourism industry.

Basic Information

Full Name

Arenal Airport

IATA Code

FON

ICAO Code

MRAN

Location

La Fortuna/San Carlos, Costa Rica

Continent

North America

Time Zone

Central Standard Time (UTC−6)

How early to be at FON

International flights: 3 to 3.5 hours before departure
Domestic flights: 2 to 2.5 hours before departure

Our estimate for a normal day; the airport publishes no figure of its own.

Check-in usually closes 40 to 60 minutes before departure. Your airline's own time is on its website and your booking, and it always wins.

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Key facts

Scheduled passenger flights

Yes

Size

Medium Airport

Elevation

104 m (342 ft)

Longest runway

800 m (2,625 ft), asphalt

Airport facts from OurAirports (public domain), checked 16 Oct 2026.

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FON: questions and answers

What is the airport code of Arenal Airport?

The airport code of Arenal Airport is FON (IATA) and MRAN (ICAO).

Which city is FON airport in?

Arenal Airport is in La Fortuna/San Carlos, Costa Rica.

Does Arenal Airport have scheduled passenger flights?

Yes. FON has scheduled passenger flights; see the airlines that fly here on this page.

Contact

Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Fortuna_Arenal_Airport

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