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OTR Coto 47 Airport
Coto 47 Airport (IATA: OTR, ICAO:MRCC) is located in the city of Coto 47, Costa rica.

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IATA Code

OTR

ICAO Code

MRCC

Name

Coto 47 Airport

Type

Country / Region

Costa rica (CR)

City

Coto 47

Latitude

8.6015596

Longitude

-82.9685974

Time Zone

UTC-06:00

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Airport Overview

Coto 47 Airport (OTR), ICAO MRCC, is a local airport serving Coto 47 in southern Costa Rica. Its position near the Panamanian border places it within a region where road connectivity, customs coordination and onward routing can be more important than airport-side cargo infrastructure. The supplied airport record identifies no scheduled passenger or express services, so our service team treats the airport as a local air-access point rather than a confirmed international cargo gateway. Direct acceptance, aircraft suitability, handling arrangements and customs status must be confirmed before cargo is booked.

Airport name	Coto 47 Airport
IATA / ICAO	OTR / MRCC
Location	Coto 47, Costa Rica
Coordinates	8.6015596, -82.9685974
Local time	UTC−06:00
Supplied service indicators	Passenger service indicator: 0; express service indicator: 0

Key Highlights

Local-airfield profile: The available record does not indicate a scheduled express or regular cargo network.
Pre-clearance is essential: Cargo acceptance, customs availability and handling resources should be verified case by case.
Feeder routing may be required: International shipments will usually need a confirmed gateway, trucking leg or charter connection.
Border-region planning: The southern Costa Rica location requires careful coordination of road transport, border documentation and final delivery.
Service limitations: Heavy, oversized, dangerous, temperature-sensitive or live shipments require written approval before dispatch.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Our service team does not assume the presence of a public cargo terminal, bonded warehouse, cold room, dangerous-goods store or automated sorting facility at Coto 47 Airport. These capabilities should be confirmed with the operating authority and the appointed ground handler before cargo is tendered.

General cargo: Confirm whether local handling can receive, weigh, secure and release commercial shipments, and whether pallet or container equipment is available.
Customs control: Verify whether export or import customs processing can be performed at the airport or must be completed through another designated facility.
Temperature-controlled cargo: Do not tender pharmaceuticals, vaccines, seafood or other perishables without written confirmation of cool-room access, transfer time and contingency procedures.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on an approved handler, trained personnel, airline authorization, packaging and a compliant Shipper’s Declaration where required.
Security and storage: Confirm screening, secure storage, weekend access, storage limits and the identity of the party responsible for cargo custody.

Routes & Transit Times

For international freight, our team will normally evaluate a routing through a Costa Rican gateway or another approved regional gateway, followed by a road feeder, domestic connection or charter arrangement.
Possible routing structures depend on available uplift, aircraft performance, customs designation, road conditions and the final delivery point; no regular airline, flight frequency or fixed transit time should be assumed.
Shipments involving Panama-border destinations may require separate assessment of cross-border trucking, transit documents, insurance and border operating hours.
Transit estimates are issued only after the carrier, handler, customs point and final-mile operator confirm capacity and operating dates.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Coto 47 Airport may be relevant to local communities and remote or time-sensitive supply movements in the southern Costa Rica area. Its practical cargo catchment should be defined by road accessibility and the confirmed delivery address rather than by airport proximity alone.

Potential local movements: urgent spare parts, maintenance items, tools, documents and small commercial consignments, subject to acceptance confirmation.
Perishables: agricultural or seafood products may require pre-arranged cold-chain handling and rapid transfer to a qualified gateway.
Humanitarian and project cargo: relief supplies, field equipment and replacement components require advance review of dimensions, weight, loading method and security.
High-value goods: electronics, samples and precision equipment need confirmed secure custody, packaging and an agreed handover record.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off: There is no reliable public basis for quoting a standard cargo cut-off. Our team will obtain a shipment-specific acceptance time from the operating carrier or handler, allowing additional time for local positioning and documentation.

Documents: Prepare a commercial invoice, packing list, accurate gross weight and dimensions, shipper and consignee details, and any permits or certificates required for the commodity and route.

Regulated cargo: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, perishables, live animals, medicines and oversized cargo must be declared before booking. Acceptance is subject to applicable airline, ICAO and local requirements.

Customs and delivery: Confirm the export/import customs point, inspection procedure, broker appointment, cargo release process, storage responsibility and truck access before cargo is dispatched to the airport.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, HS classification, dimensions, gross weight and commodity description to our team before requesting a rate.
Use robust, moisture-resistant packaging suitable for manual handling and road transfer; mark each piece with the consignee, piece number and handling instructions.
For temperature-sensitive freight, provide the required temperature range, packaging qualification, logger requirement and maximum exposure time before booking.
Keep a confirmed gateway or road-feeder alternative available. If Coto 47 Airport cannot accept the shipment, our team can assess a routing through a better-equipped regional airport.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Coto 47 Airport receive international air cargo directly?
Direct international cargo acceptance should not be presumed. Our team will verify the operating carrier, customs status, ground handling arrangement and aircraft suitability for the specific shipment.

Is there a standard daily cargo cut-off?
No standard cut-off should be quoted without confirmation. The applicable deadline depends on the aircraft operation, handler, documentation, security process and any connecting road movement.

Can dangerous goods or lithium batteries be shipped through this airport?
Possibly, but only after commodity classification, packaging review, carrier approval and confirmation of trained handling capability. Undeclared regulated cargo must not be tendered.

Can chilled or frozen cargo be handled there?
Cold-chain capability must be confirmed for each shipment. If secure temperature-controlled storage or rapid transfer is unavailable, our team will propose a qualified gateway and road-feeder plan.

What is the safest alternative if airport acceptance is unavailable?
Our service team will compare an approved Costa Rican gateway, regional gateway, domestic connection, charter option or bonded road movement according to the cargo profile and final destination.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identifiers, name, coordinates, location, time zone and service indicators in this module are taken from the supplied airport record. Operational statements are deliberately limited to planning guidance and require confirmation from the responsible operator, carrier, handler and customs authority before shipment execution.

For regulatory and operational verification, our team may consult the Costa Rican civil aviation authority at dgac.go.cr, Costa Rica’s Ministry of Finance and customs-related information at hacienda.go.cr, and international air transport standards at icao.int. These domains are reference points only; current acceptance, customs designation, handling availability and routing must be confirmed for each shipment.