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Key Aviation Contacts at Arenal Airport

This page provides contact information for aviation services, departments, and authorities at Arenal Airport. Whether you're a pilot, aircraft operator, or seeking information about general aviation services, you'll find the appropriate contacts below.

Emergency Contacts

Airport Emergency Services
+506 2479 9911
Air Traffic Control Emergency
+506 2479 9922

For any aviation emergency, please contact these numbers immediately. Available 24/7.

Airport Operations

Air Traffic Control (ATC)

Telephone
+506 2479 9200
Email
atc@arenal-airport.com
Radio Frequency
Tower: 118.2 MHz
Ground: 121.9 MHz
ATIS: 126.4 MHz
Operational Hours: 06:00 - 20:00 local time

Airport Operations Center

Telephone
+506 2479 9100
Email
operations@arenal-airport.com
Location
Main Terminal, Ground Floor
Operational Hours: 24/7

Meteorological Services

Telephone
+506 2479 9250
Email
metoffice@arenal-airport.com
Weather Briefing
+506 2479 9252
Operational Hours: 06:00 - 20:00 local time

General Aviation Services

General Aviation Department

Telephone
+506 2479 9300
Email
ga@arenal-airport.com
Services
Flight Planning, Permits, General Inquiries
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 08:00-17:00, Saturday 08:00-12:00

Charter Services Coordinator

Telephone
+506 2479 9320
Email
charters@arenal-airport.com
Services
Charter Arrangements, Operator Referrals
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 08:00-17:00

Handling Services

Telephone
+506 2479 9350
Email
handling@arenal-airport.com
Services
Ground Handling, Aircraft Services, Fueling
Operational Hours: 06:00 - 20:00 local time

Regulatory & Administrative

Customs & Immigration

Telephone
+506 2479 9400
Email
customs@arenal-airport.com
Pre-clearance
+506 2479 9405
Office Hours: 06:00 - 20:00 local time

Aviation Security

Telephone
+506 2479 9450
Email
security@arenal-airport.com
Access Permits
+506 2479 9455
Office Hours: 24/7

Airside Manager

Telephone
+506 2479 9150
Email
airside@arenal-airport.com
Responsibilities
Runway Operations, Aircraft Parking, Airfield Management
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 08:00-17:00

Airport Information

IATA: ARE | ICAO: MRAR

Address: La Fortuna, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica

Main Switchboard: +506 2479 9000

General Inquiries: info@arenal-airport.com

Useful Aviation Links

The following links provide additional resources for pilots and aviation professionals:

Costa Rican Civil Aviation Authority
Costa Rican Meteorological Institute
NOTAM Information
Costa Rican Customs & Immigration
Pilot Information Portal
Arenal Region Tourism Board

Aviation Inquiry Form

If you cannot find the specific contact you need, please complete this form with your aviation-related inquiry, and we'll direct it to the appropriate department.

Please provide as much detail as possible about your inquiry.
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