San Isidro de El General Airport

Pérez Zeledón Airport is an airstrip serving the metropolitan San Isidro de El General area as well as surrounding towns that comprise the county of Pérez Zeledón.

For several years this airport has not had scheduled service, however on-demand service is provided by air charter companies. Air ambulance flights are not uncommon for major accidents and severely ill patients that require surgical or intensive care which southern region clinics are not capable of providing.

This airstrip is also the point of arrival for travelers that choose to fly as close as possible to the Chirripo National Park. Ground transportation is required thereon.

Facilities

This airstrip has no facilities. For immediate assistance, food and water, or telephone access, "Pulperia Aeropuerto" located on the west side of the perimeter is the only option available.

How to get there

The airstrip is located 2 miles southwest of downtown San Isidro, and is accesible via the Inter-American Highway exiting at Brasilia (south) or Costa Rica Highway 32 exiting at El Hoyón (west) neighborhoods.

In 2006 limited schedule bus service to the airstrip was introduced. This shuttle departs from the municipal market in downtown San Isidro. Taxi cabs are available at reasonable fares at the city park and surrounding points. Shuttle companies in San Isidro will customize transportation for groups of 4-30.