Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)

San José (Alajuela), CR 🇨🇷 Large International Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

MROC

IATA

SJO

Elevation

3021 ft

Region

CR-A

Local Time

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Airport Information

GPS Code: MROC

Local Code: Not available

Location: 9.99386° N, -84.208801° E

Continent: NA

Type: Large International Airport

Nearby Points of Interest

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For Pilots

Designation Length Width Surface Status
07/25 9882 ft 151 ft ASP Active Lighted

Type Description Frequency
ACC COCO CON 119.6 MHz
APP COCO APP 120.5 MHz
CLD CLNC 121.3 MHz
GND GND 121.9 MHz
RDO COCO RDO 126.8 MHz
TWR COCO TWR 118.6 MHz

Ident Name Type Frequency
HOR Horcones NDB 260 kHz
TIO El Coco VOR-DME 115700 kHz

Airport Routes

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Top Airlines

Operating at Juan Santamaría International Airport
Airlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network
Airline Routes Flights Destinations Last Activity
LRS
LRS / RZ
12 110 12 Sep 16, 2025
8 32 8 Sep 2, 2025
CRG
CRG / GW
4 21 4 Aug 24, 2025
5 17 5 Sep 2, 2025
3 13 3 Sep 2, 2025
1 12 1 Sep 2, 2025
VOC
VOC / Q6
1 9 1 Sep 2, 2025
2 9 2 Aug 19, 2025
Air Canada
ACA / AC
2 6 2 Aug 19, 2025
2 4 2 Jul 17, 2025

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Jul 21, 2025
Taxis

Official, metered airport taxis (orange-colored) are available directly outside the arrivals terminal. These are the only authorized taxis and provide regulated fares. Ride-sharing services like Uber and DiDi also operate, though drivers may ask you to meet them at the departures level upstairs or a short walk away from the main exit.

Rental Cars

Many major international and local car rental companies have service desks inside the arrivals hall, just after you clear customs. Brands include Alamo, National, Hertz, Sixt, Enterprise, and local agencies like Adobe and Vamos. After checking in at the desk, a company shuttle will transport you to their nearby off-site lot to pick up your vehicle.

Public Transportation

Public buses are the most economical option. The bus stops are not directly at the terminal but are a short 5-minute walk out to the main highway. Buses run frequently to downtown San José (look for TUASA buses) and the nearby city of Alajuela. This is a good option for budget travelers with light luggage.

Nearby Airports

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Tobías Bolaños International Airport
SYQ • MRPV
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~9 km away
Guapiles Airport
GPL • MRGP
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Quepos Managua Airport
XQP • MRQP
Quepos, CR
Medium Airport Scheduled Service
~62 km away
Aerotortuguero Airport
MRAO
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BCL • MRBC
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MRER
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MRSM
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MRDV
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MRPR
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~48 km away
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RFR • MRRF
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MRHG
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MRFP
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San Jose Heliport
MRSE
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Heliport
~8 km away
México Hospital Heliport
CR-0004
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Heliport
~11 km away
Helibancosta Heliport
MRHB
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Heliport
~15 km away
La Loma Heliport
MRLO
Escazu, CR
Heliport
~16 km away
La Victoria de Sarapiqui Heliport
MRLS
Sarapiqui, CR
Heliport
~48 km away
Los Sueños Heliport
MRRM
Marina Resort, CR
Heliport
~62 km away
Río Perdido Heliport.
MRRP
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Heliport
~127 km away
Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.

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MROC/SJO Flying Posted by on July 23, 2007

Get your flying out of the way in the mornings, as the afternoon rainshowers can actually close the airport due to low visibility. Clearance Delivery is non-existent, regardless of the listing on the Jepp or NACO page. Use Ground Control for clearance. The taxiway doesn't meet ICAO clearance standards for runway separation, so expect delays for departure when aircraft are arriving.