Juan Santamaría International Airport
The Costa Rica airport identity, distinct from San José, California.
Search aircraft on LineaumJuan Santamaría International Airport (SJO/MROC) serves the Costa Rica capital region from Alajuela, west of San José. Costa Rica’s civil aviation authority identifies the airport and publishes the runway data used for this record.
This is a separate airport guide from Mineta San José International Airport (SJC/KSJC) in California. Confirm current airport procedures, handling, aircraft acceptance and the transfer to the passenger’s actual Costa Rica address.
- Distance
- Approximately 17km west of San José
- Runway
- 3,012m
- Operating
- Consult current Costa Rica AIP, NOTAMs, airport and handler guidance.
- Fuel
- Confirm current fuel and handling directly
- Customs
- Confirm current customs and immigration arrangements with the operator and handling provider.
- FBOs
- Confirm directly
Private aviation suitability
Costa Rica’s civil aviation authority identifies Juan Santamaría as the international airport serving the capital region.
- San José, Costa Rica and Central Valley access
- Airport-specific SJO requests
Key operational facts
Airport access and operating details should be confirmed for the aircraft and requested date.
- Runway summary
- 3,012m
- Published hours
- Consult current Costa Rica AIP, NOTAMs, airport and handler guidance.
- Fuel
- Confirm current fuel and handling directly
- Customs
- Confirm current customs and immigration arrangements with the operator and handling provider.
- ICAO
- MROC
- IATA
- SJO
- Facility type
- airport
Runway information
Runway dimensions are one part of an aircraft performance assessment; weather, weight, temperature, runway condition and operator approvals also matter.
- Identifier
- 07/25
- Length
- 3,012m
- Width
- 46m
- Surface
- Asphalt
Slots, PPR and operating context
Coordination requirements can vary by movement, season and airport procedure.
- Other constraints
- Airport elevation, terrain, weather, runway conditions, procedures and aircraft performance require movement-specific review.
FBO and handling
This guide does not identify a current FBO or handling provider. Confirm the provider, operating hours and services directly before travel.
Aircraft suitability
Aircraft selection remains subject to performance calculations, passenger and baggage requirements, weather, runway condition and operator approval.
- Aircraft accepted under current airport procedures and verified performance
Check runway, elevation, payload, weather, handling, aircraft performance and operator approval.
Access to San José, Costa Rica
Ground transfer times are approximate and traffic-dependent.
- Distance
- Alajuela, approximately 17 km west of San José
- Planning note
- Plan the road transfer from Alajuela to the traveller’s actual Costa Rica destination.
Destination served
This airport guide covers private-aviation access for the destination.
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Frequently asked questions: SJO
What are the codes for Juan Santamaría Airport?
Juan Santamaría International Airport uses IATA code SJO and ICAO code MROC.
Is SJO the airport in San José, California?
No. SJO/MROC serves San José, Costa Rica. San José, California is represented separately by SJC/KSJC.
Is Juan Santamaría located in San José city?
The airport is in Alajuela, west of the capital. Plan the road journey to the final address.
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