Location Details
Radio frequency
131.850 MHz
Languages spoken
Spanish and English
Hours of operation
0600 – 2100 (24 hours on request)
Fax
+506-2442-0877
Address
Juan Santamaría International Airport
Alajuela 8003, Costa Rica
Apartado Postal 42-4003
Some Great Reasons to Choose Us
- We operate the country’s first and only general aviation terminal (GAT) located at the airport.
- We are the only ground handler at MROC to have earned accreditation under the International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) program.
- We are the only handler who has a tow bar for all the private jets arriving into Costa Rica.
Services & Amenities for this Location
Featured Services & Amenities
- VIP Passenger Lounge
- Catering Arrangements
- Ground Transportation
All Available Services & Amenities
- Ramp Access
- Contract Fuel Available
- Flight Plan Filing
- Weather Briefings
- Permit Coordination
- Baggage Handling
- Security Arrangements
- Crew Hotel Arrangements
- Refreshments
- Catering Arrangements
- Ground Transportation
- VIP Passenger Lounge
- Crew Lounge
- Internet Access
- Maintenance
- Car Rental
- Lav Services
- Oxygen Service
- Customs & Immigration
- Restrooms
- Air Conditioning
Airport Information
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Airport Name | Juan Santamaría International Airport |
| ICAO/IATA | MROC / SJO |
| Location | Alajuela Province, Alajuela, Costa Rica |
| LAT / LON | N09°59’38.0000 / W084°12’31.8800 |
| Elevation | 3022 ft |
| Magnetic Variation | 001°E |
| Airport of Entry | Yes – AOE |
| Hours of Operation | 24 hours |
| Restrictions | – |
| Fuel Available | AVGAS / JetA |
| Longest Runway | 25/07 (9879 ft x 148 ft |
| Approaches | ILS/DME VOR |
| PPR | PPR required |
| RVSM | Implemented |
| ACAS/TCAS II | Required |
| ICAO Annex 16, Chapter II | No restrictions |
| RNAV5/RNAV10 airspace | Not implemented |
| 8.33 MHz channel spacing | Not required |
| Fire Category | MROC: 9 |
| Customs | Yes |
| Slots Required | No |
| Tower Frequency | 118.6 |
| Ground Frequency | 121.9 |
| Clearance Frequency | 121.300 |
| ATIS | 127.300 |
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